Error: Could not find npm package 'expo-template-default@latest' when creating a new Expo app

Question

I am trying to create a new Expo app using npx create-expo-app@latest on my Ubuntu system, but I keep encountering an error. Here are the steps I followed and the error message I received:

1. Ran the command: npx create-expo-app@latest

2. Provided the name for my app: ✔ What is your app named? … app1

3. Encountered the following error: ✖ Something went wrong in downloading and extracting the project files: Could not find npm package "expo-template-default@latest" Error: Could not find npm package "expo-template-default@latest"

System Information

• OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
• Node.js Version: 20.13.1
• npm Version: 10.8.0

I am looking for a solution to resolve the error with npx create-expo-app@latest as it is the preferred method for setting up new projects in my workflow. Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

I've fixed this error by specifying the template URL from github

Run:

npx create-expo-app@latest app-name --template https://github.com/expo/expo-template-default

Answer 2

Generally this error occurred in Ubuntu OS when you install nodejs from Snapstore or App Center.

You can solve this error by following these steps:

1. Uninstall Nodejs from snapstore.
2. Install nodejs from official website or using NVM.