Vitersim

Vitersim is a robust CLI tool designed to streamline Vite React project setups by automating cleanup tasks and offering a Tailwind CSS integration option. With a single command, Vitersim removes unnecessary files, resets styles, and sets up a clean, ready-to-code project. For developers who prefer Tailwind CSS, Vitersim can quickly configure Tailwind CSS with essential files and settings, making it even easier to dive straight into custom styling.

Key Features

• Automatic Cleanup: Removes default files like App.css and the assets folder.
• Component Reset: Rewrites App.jsx or App.tsx to a minimal "Hello World" component.
• CSS Choice: Prompts for either vanilla CSS or Tailwind CSS setup.
• Instant Setup: Directly runnable with npx vitersim—no installation required.
• Improved Project Readiness: Ideal for developers looking for a clean, clutter-free start.

Installation and Usage

Global Installation

You can install vitersim once globally using npm:

npm install -g vitersim

Quick Start with npx

You can use Vitersim various vite projects by using npx:

npx vitersim

Local Installation

You can also install it locally in your project:

npm install vitersim --save-dev

Then, add a custom script in your package.json:

"scripts": {
  "clean": "vitersim"
}

Now, run the cleanup script with:

npm run clean

How to Use

1. Start the Cleanup: Run npx vitersim or npm run clean.
2. Confirm Cleanup: When prompted, confirm if you'd like to proceed.
3. Choose Your CSS Setup: Select either 1 for Vanilla CSS or 2 for Tailwind CSS.
4. Automatic Updates: Vitersim will delete unneeded files, reset the main component, and set up either vanilla or Tailwind CSS based on your choice.

Structure Requirements

To work effectively, your Vite React project should have this file structure:

project-root/
├── src/
│   ├── App.jsx (or App.tsx)
│   ├── App.css
│   ├── assets/
│   └── index.css
└── ...

Example Output

After running Vitersim, your App.jsx or App.tsx will be reset to:

import React from 'react';

function App() {
  return (
    <div>
      Hello World!
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

If you selected Tailwind CSS during setup, index.css will include Tailwind directives:

@tailwind base;
@tailwind components;
@tailwind utilities;

Technical Overview

Vitersim is a Node.js-based CLI tool that leverages fs and path modules for file management. It also uses chalk for color-coded prompts and outputs, making the user interaction intuitive. For those opting for Tailwind CSS, Vitersim runs commands to initialize Tailwind and updates the tailwind.config.js file with appropriate configurations.

Compatibility

Dependency	Version
Node.js	>= 14.0.0
Vite	>= 3.x
React	>= 17.x

Troubleshooting

If you run into issues:

1. Ensure the required files and folders (App.css, assets, App.jsx or App.tsx, and index.css) are present.
2. Check that you have write permissions in your project directory.

For additional help, please visit the GitHub issues page.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve Vitersim. To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a branch with your feature or bug fix.
3. Submit a pull request with a description of your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For details, see the LICENSE file.

Connect with the Creator

Developed by Selvin PaulRaj K. For feedback and contributions, feel free to connect!