Lynx JS is a new runtime from ByteDance that rethinks how JavaScript and native code work together. It brings familiar web ideas, like CSS styling and a React-like mental model, into a setup focused on performance and threading.

In this session, we explored what the Lynx ecosystem looks like today, how the official Quick Start flow works, and what kind of project it gives you. We also looked at the Community CLI built by Callstack engineers, which creates full Android and iOS projects ready to open in Xcode or Android Studio.

You’ll see both developer experiences in action: the simplicity of running your app inside the Lynx Explorer shell, and the flexibility of owning your own native setup. Along the way, we talk about what’s great, what’s rough around the edges, and how Lynx compares to tools React Native developers already know.

If you’re curious about how this new runtime actually feels to use, beyond the announcement tweets, this walkthrough will get you there.

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