Question 1

How do I add TypeScript to a create-vue project?

Accepted Answer

Use the --typescript flag during creation or select it in interactive mode; it sets up tsconfig.json and dependencies, but you may need to tweak TypeScript settings manually for advanced use cases.

Question 2

Should I use create-vue or Vue CLI for my new Vue project?

Accepted Answer

For new projects, create-vue with Vite is recommended due to faster dev speeds, but if you rely on specific webpack plugins or have an existing Vue CLI codebase, Vue CLI might be better temporarily until migration.

Question 3

Can I set up server-side rendering with create-vue?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not out-of-the-box; after scaffolding, install and configure Vite SSR plugins like @vitejs/plugin-vue, as create-vue focuses on client-side setups by default.

Question 4

How to migrate an old Vue CLI project to create-vue?

Accepted Answer

Follow the migration guide linked in the README, which involves updating build configs and replacing webpack plugins with Vite equivalents—this can be complex for large, customized projects.

Question 5

Does create-vue work with Vue 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, via npm create vue@legacy, but Vue 2 has reached end-of-life, so this is only for legacy compatibility and not recommended for new development.

Question 6

What feature flags can I use with create-vue?

Accepted Answer

Flags like --typescript, --router, --pinia, and --bare are available; run npm create vue@latest -- --help to see all options for non-interactive project customization.

Question 7

How to automate project creation in a CI/CD pipeline with create-vue?

Accepted Answer

Use CLI feature flags non-interactively, e.g., npm create vue@latest -- --typescript --router, to script generation with consistent configurations for automation.

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