vite
Vite next-generation frontend build tool with fast HMR and optimized builds. Use when configuring Vite, adding plugins, working with dev server, or building for production.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/uni-helper/skills --skill vite- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads vite automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Vite is a modern build tool for frontend development featuring instant server start with native ES modules, lightning-fast HMR, and optimized production builds using Rolldown/Rollup. It supports TypeScript, JSX, CSS pre-processors out of the box and has a rich plugin ecosystem.
The skill is based on Vite 6.x, generated at 2026-01-28.
Core
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Config file setup, defineConfig, conditional and async configs | core-config |
| CLI Commands | Dev server, build, preview commands and options | core-cli |
| Core Features | TypeScript, JSX, CSS, HTML processing, JSON handling | core-features |
| Using Plugins | Adding, configuring, and ordering plugins | core-plugins |
Features
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| CSS Handling | CSS modules, pre-processors, PostCSS, Lightning CSS | features-css |
| Static Assets | Asset imports, public directory, URL handling | features-assets |
| Glob Import | import.meta.glob, dynamic imports, batch loading | features-glob-import |
| Environment Variables | .env files, modes, import.meta.env constants | features-env |
| HMR API | Hot Module Replacement client API | features-hmr |
| Web Workers | Worker imports and configuration | features-workers |
| Dependency Pre-Bundling | optimizeDeps, caching, monorepo setup | features-dep-bundling |
Build
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Production Build | Build options, browser targets, multi-page apps | build-production |
| Library Mode | Building libraries with proper package exports | build-library |
| SSR | Server-side rendering setup and configuration | build-ssr |
Advanced
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript API | createServer, build, preview programmatic APIs | advanced-api |
| Plugin API | Creating Vite plugins, hooks, virtual modules | advanced-plugin-api |
| Performance | Optimization tips for dev server and builds | advanced-performance |
| Backend Integration | Integrating Vite with traditional backends | advanced-backend |
FAQ
What does the vite skill do?
Vite next-generation frontend build tool with fast HMR and optimized builds. Use when configuring Vite, adding plugins, working with dev server, or building for production.
How do I install vite?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/uni-helper/skills --skill vite in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/vite/ (personal) or .claude/skills/vite/ (project).
Which AI agents can use vite?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is vite safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains vite?
It is published by uni-helper in uni-helper/skills. It has 750 recorded installs.
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