React Vite

0.0.5 verified Mon Apr 27 auth: no javascript

A CLI tool to quickly scaffold React projects using Vite with pre-configured templates. Current stable version is 0.0.5, with slow release cadence. Differentiators: offers curated templates for React + Vite setups, simplifying initial configuration compared to manual Vite setup or Create React App. Lightweight CLI focused on React ecosystem.

Common errors

error command not found: react-vite ↓

cause Not installed or not using npx.

fix

Run with npx: npx react-vite my-app

error npm ERR! code ENOENT ↓

cause Missing package.json in target directory.

fix

Ensure you run in an empty or project directory.

Warnings

gotcha Package is a CLI tool; do not install as a runtime dependency. ↓

fix Use npx react-vite or install globally with `npm install -g react-vite`.

gotcha Very early stage (v0.0.5); API and templates may change without notice. ↓

fix Pin version or check template compatibility after updates.

Install

npm install react-vite

yarn add react-vite

pnpm add react-vite

Imports

react-vite
```
npx react-vite <project-name>
```
Used via CLI, not programmatic import. Run with npx to scaffold a project.

Quickstart

Scaffold a new React + Vite project using the CLI, install dependencies, and start dev server.

npx react-vite my-app
cd my-app
npm install
npm run dev