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    Vue CLI reviews

    Official scaffolding tool for creating and configuring Vue.js projects.

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    ToolTrim verdict3.6/ 5Average

    Vue CLI is in maintenance mode; for new projects, prefer create-vue with Vite for better performance.

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    In practice. What you can do with Vue CLI.

    Vue CLI is the official tool for initializing and configuring Vue.js projects with Webpack and a plugin system.

    Practical uses

    • Maintain existing Vue CLI projects.
    • Progressively migrate from Vue CLI to Vite.
    • Work in teamsEstablished webpack infrastructure.

    Features & use cases

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    Pros and cons. What Vue CLI does well, and what to expect.

    Pros

    • Official and reliable tool for existing Vue projects.
    • Support for various plugins (TypeScript, Router, Vuex, ESLint).
    • Interactive interface for configuration.
    • Widely adopted in established Vue applications.
    • Good official documentation.

    Cons

    • In maintenance mode — no new development.
    • Webpack can be slower than Vite for dev server.
    • For new projects, create-vue + Vite is recommended.
    • Configuration can be verbose for complex setups.

    When it makes sense. Keep Vue CLI, or challenge it?

    Keep if

    • You maintain an existing Vue 2 or Vue 3 codebase.
    • You have webpack-based projects with Vue CLI in place.

    Challenge if

    • You're starting a new Vue project (prefer create-vue with Vite).
    • You're looking for a modern and performant scaffolding solution.

    Our verdict. What to know about Vue CLI.

    Why this verdict

    Average

    Vue CLI is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

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