Overview

nuxt-prepare is a Nuxt module that allows for running initialization steps at build time. It provides a zero-config setup and allows users to run synchronous or asynchronous operations during the build process. With nuxt-prepare, developers can conditionally overwrite runtime config or app config variables, resulting in a better development experience.

Features

• Zero-Config: nuxt-prepare does not require any additional configuration, making it easy to integrate into existing projects.
• Run sync or async operations: Users can run synchronous or asynchronous code during the build process, allowing for more flexibility in project setup.
• Conditional overwriting of config variables: nuxt-prepare enables developers to conditionally overwrite runtime config or app config variables, providing greater control over the build process.
• Better DX with defineNuxtPrepareHandlerSetup: The defineNuxtPrepareHandlerSetup function improves the developer experience by providing a structured way to define and set up preparation handlers.

Installation

To install the nuxt-prepare module, follow these steps:

1. Add the nuxt-prepare module to your nuxt.config.ts:

modules: [
  'nuxt-prepare',
],

2. By default, nuxt-prepare looks for a server.prepare.ts file in the project root. To run synchronous or asynchronous code during the build process, define a handler in your project root and export a default function. For example:

// server.prepare.ts

export default async function myPrepareHandler() {
  // Run preparation code here
}

3. You can run multiple prepare scripts by adding them to the prepareKit.scripts module configuration. For example:

// nuxt.config.ts

export default {
  modules: [
    'nuxt-prepare',
  ],
  prepareKit: {
    scripts: [
      'server.prepare.ts',
      'other.prepare.ts',
    ],
  },
}

4. Run the following commands to set up the development environment:

# Clone the repository
git clone [repository-url]

# Enable Corepack using corepack enable
corepack enable

# Install dependencies using pnpm
pnpm install

# Start the development server
pnpm run dev:prepare

Summary

nuxt-prepare is a handy Nuxt module that allows for executing specific initialization steps at build time. It simplifies the setup process by offering zero-config integration and enables running synchronous or asynchronous operations during the build. With nuxt-prepare, developers can conveniently overwrite config variables and enhance the development experience. By following the installation guide, users can easily incorporate nuxt-prepare into their projects and enhance their build process.