Installation

There are several ways to run React Kickstart. Choose what works best for your workflow.

Requirements: Node.js 18 or later

Recommended: Run with npx

The easiest way to use React Kickstart is with npx. No installation required, and you always get the latest version:

npx @gavbarosee/react-kickstart my-app

This downloads and runs the CLI, walks you through setup, and generates your project. Perfect for one-off projects or trying it out.

Global Install

If you're creating multiple projects or want faster startup, install it globally:

npm install -g @gavbarosee/react-kickstart

Then use it anywhere:

react-kickstart my-app

When to use this: You're building multiple projects or prefer having the command always available.

Using Yarn

Prefer Yarn? Use the create command:

yarn create @gavbarosee/react-kickstart my-app

This works similarly to npx, no separate installation needed.

Verify Installation

Check which version you're running:

npx @gavbarosee/react-kickstart --version

Or if installed globally:

react-kickstart --version

Troubleshooting

"command not found" after global install? Make sure your npm global bin directory is in your PATH. Run npm config get prefix to find it.

Slow to start with npx? That's normal for the first run while it downloads the package. Subsequent runs are cached. For faster startup, consider a global install.

Need a specific version? Pin it with npx:

npx @gavbarosee/react-kickstart@1.2.3 my-app

What's Next?

Head to the Quick Start guide to see React Kickstart in action, or jump to the CLI Reference if you prefer using flags instead of interactive prompts.