vite
npmv8.1.5Native-ESM powered web dev build tool
Overview
vite is an npm package that native-ESM powered web dev build tool. It is extremely widely used, with about 143.8M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 8.1.5, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need native-ESM powered web dev build tool and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (143.8M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (74 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of vite.
Dependencies
Peer (12)
Dev (56)
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1.5latest | 3 days ago | MIT |
| 8.1.4 | 10 days ago | MIT |
| 8.1.3 | 17 days ago | MIT |
| 8.1.2 | 18 days ago | MIT |
| 8.1.1 | 19 days ago | MIT |
| 7.3.6 | 24 days ago | MIT |
| 8.1.0 | 26 days ago | MIT |
| 8.1.0-beta.0 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 6.4.3 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 7.3.5 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 8.0.16 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 8.0.15 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 8.0.14 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 8.0.13 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 8.0.12 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 8.0.11 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 7.3.3 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 8.0.10 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 8.0.9 | 3 months ago | MIT |
| 8.0.8 | 3 months ago | MIT |
Funding
Frequently asked questions
How do I install vite?
Run `npm install vite` to add vite to your npm project.
What license is vite released under?
vite is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is vite?
vite has approximately 143,804,839 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.