--- title: "Re.Pack - Bringing Webpack to React Native" description: "This episode explores Re.Pack, an Open Source, Webpack-based toolkit to build React Native apps with the full support of the Webpack ecosystem." url: https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/re-pack-bringing-webpack-to-react-native updated: 2026-10-24T08:39:43.145Z --- # Re.Pack - Bringing Webpack to React Native This episode explores Re.Pack, an Open Source, Webpack-based toolkit to build React Native apps with the full support of the Webpack ecosystem. _Guest: Paweł Trysła, Software Engineer @ Callstack · Host: Mike Grabowski, CEO & Founder @ Callstack · Published 2021-07-06 · Duration 37:33 · Category: Super Apps_ Listen: [YouTube](https://youtu.be/I0PCYQQbJRk) · [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fhJbzwrRTAiShnRMHRLSQ) · [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/react-native-show-podcast-episode-7-re-pack-bringing/id1525543072?i=1000527866329) · [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/user-985069846/the-react-native-show-podcast-episode-7-repack-bringing-webpack-to-react-native) Mike and Paweł share some details about what Re.Pack is and explain how it works. After a short introduction, Paweł explains what developers need the bundler for in the context of building React Native applications and how Re.Pack is different from the default bundler developed by Meta engineers - Metro. ## Introduction to Re.Pack - What Re.pack is and how it works - Biggest selling points of Re.Pack - Use of bundler in [building React Native apps](https://callstack.com/react-native-mobile-apps) - Biggest selling points of Re.Pack compared with Metro - Re.Pack use cases - mini-apps and super-apps - Benefits of using Re.Pack ## Re.Pack use cases and future plans Our experts talk about the origins of Re.Pack and reveal the reasons why the toolkit has replaced its predecessor - Haul. Also, Paweł describes what kind of Webpack 5 features are supported by Re.Pack and can be used by developers.   Also, Mike and Paweł talk about the scenarios of using Re.Pack. You’ll hear about what kind of apps are the best candidates for [code splitting](https://callstack.com/blog/code-splitting-in-react-native-applications/) and what are the benefits of this solution including, for example, [performance optimization](https://callstack.com/react-native-performance), dynamic content delivery, loading logic on demand and many more. At the end, having all the nurturing topics covered, Paweł shares some details about the future plans for the development of Re.Pack. Insights ## Learn more about Super Apps Here's everything we published recently on this topic. [View all](https://www.callstack.com/insights) - [Working With the React Native Super App Showcase Repository](https://www.callstack.com/blog/working-with-the-react-native-super-app-showcase-repository) (Aug 31 · Article): Explore the React Native Super App Showcase architecture: Re.Pack, Module Federation, runtime bundles, shared dependencies, and production releases. - [A Step-By-Step Guide to Super App Development With Re.Pack 5](https://www.callstack.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-super-app-development) (Jul 21 · Article): Learn how to connect a React Native host and mini app with Re.Pack 5 and Module Federation, then load the remote module at runtime. - [Mobile Module Federation with Re.Pack: When Runtime Delivery Is Worth the Complexity](https://www.callstack.com/blog/mobile-module-federation-with-re-pack-when-runtime-delivery-is-worth-the-complexity) (Jul 2 · Article): Learn how Module Federation works in React Native with Re.Pack, when it makes sense, when simpler options are better, and what teams need to validate before adopting runtime delivery. - [Using TurboModule Substitution to Build Safer React Native Plugin Systems](https://www.callstack.com/blog/using-turbomodule-substitution-to-build-safer-react-native-plugin-systems) (May 19 · Article): Learn how TurboModule substitution helps React Native plugin systems provide native capabilities while preserving sandbox boundaries. - [Re.Pack 5.2: Faster Babel Transforms, RN 0.80 & 0.81, Rozenite](https://www.callstack.com/blog/re-pack-5-2-faster-babel-transforms-support-for-rn-0-80-0-81-rozenite) (Aug 27 · Article): This release focuses on parallel, smarter transforms with a new Babel & SWC loader, official support for React Native 0.80 and 0.81, fully typed configs, support for Rozenite and more - [Running Multiple Instances of React Native in Sandbox](https://www.callstack.com/blog/running-multiple-instances-of-react-native-in-sandbox) (Jul 31 · Article): react-native-sandbox lets you run multiple React Native instances in one app. Build secure super apps and plugins with true runtime isolation, crash containment, and configurable permissions for native modules, perfect for integrating third-party code safely. - [Building Cross-Platform Federated Modules with React, React Native, and Re.Pack](https://www.callstack.com/events/building-cross-platform-federated-modules-with-react-react-native-and-re-pack) (Jun 13 · Talk): Discover how Module Federation and Re.Pack enable true cross-platform super apps with React Native. Learn best practices and real-world strategies for dynamic, modular architectures. - [Building Universal Super Apps With React & React Native](https://www.callstack.com/events/building-universal-super-apps-with-react-react-native) (May 21 · Talk): Discover how to build universal Super Apps using React and React Native. Join Mike Grabowski, CTO at Callstack, as he explores dynamic code delivery, native UI rendering, and how RePack bridges the gap with Module Federation. - [What’s New in Re.Pack 5.1: Live Overview](https://www.callstack.com/events/whats-new-in-re-pack-5-1-live-overview) (May 20 · Live Stream): Explore runtime hooks, prefetching MF remotes, and more in Re.Pack 5.1. Join us live or watch the replay.