vite-hotfile

vite-hotfile is a Vite plugin that generates a .hotfile containing the development server URL. This can be particularly useful for development workflows that require external tools or scripts to be aware of the dev server's address.

Installation

Install the plugin using npm, yarn, or pnpm:

# npm
npm install vite-hotfile --save-dev

# yarn
yarn add vite-hotfile --dev

# pnpm
pnpm add vite-hotfile --save-dev

Usage

Add vite-hotfile to your Vite configuration file (vite.config.ts or vite.config.js):

import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
import hotfile from 'vite-hotfile';

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [
    hotfile() // Default destination is './hotfile'
    // or specify a custom destination:
    // hotfile('./path/to/your/.hotfile')
  ],
});

Parameters

• dest (optional): A string representing the destination path of the .hotfile. The default value is ./hotfile.

Example

By default, the .hotfile is created in the root of your project. You can customize the destination like this:

hotfile('./my/custom/hotfile');

When the development server starts, the plugin writes the dev server URL (e.g., http://localhost:3000) into the specified file.

Why Use This Plugin?

• Simplifies dev workflows: Share the dev server URL with other tools or scripts automatically.
• Customizable: Easily define where the .hotfile is created.
• Lightweight: Minimal configuration with maximum utility.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.