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When I try to run npm create vite@latest my-react-js-app -- --template react -y it says: npm warn Unknown cli config "--template"

I'm trying to create a new React app using Vite with the following command from Vite official site:

npm create vite@latest my-react-js-app -- --template react -y

However, I get this warning:

npm WARN Unknown cli config "--template"

The command does not execute as expected. How can I fix this issue?

System details:

I also tried running:

npm create vite@latest my-react-js-app --template react

but the issue persists.

How can I resolve this and properly create a Vite React project in a single command without being prompted to select the framework (vanilla, Vue, React, etc.) and the variant (JavaScript or TypeScript) I want to use for my app?

Solution

  • Ttry using npx instead:

    npx create-vite@latest my-react-js-app --template react

    Alternative (Explicit Way)

    If npm create vite still causes issues, you can use yarn or pnpm:

    Using Yarn

    yarn create vite my-react-js-app --template react

    Using pnpm

    pnpm create vite my-react-js-app --template react

    Force Clearing NPM Cache

    If the issue persists, try clearing your npm cache:

    npm cache clean --force

    Then retry the command.

    Ensure Compatibility

    Your Node.js (v22.14.0) is very new, and there might be compatibility issues. Try downgrading to Node.js v20 (LTS) using nvm or nvm-windows:

    nvm install 20
nvm use 20

    Then, rerun the command.