sh: vite: command not found (npm script)
A tool used in an npm script isn’t installed in node_modules/.bin.
Exact message you may see
command not foundis not recognized as an internal or external command
Seen on:
npm
Meaning
Dev dependencies weren’t installed (NODE_ENV=production / --omit=dev), node_modules is missing, or the tool was never added to package.json.
Common causes
- npm install not run
- Dev dependencies skipped (--production, NODE_ENV=production)
- Tool not listed in package.json
⚡ Quick fix
- npm install (including dev deps)
- Add the tool: npm i -D vite
- In Docker builds, install dev deps for the build stage
Detailed fix by platform
npm
npm ci --include=dev && npm run build
How to diagnose
- Installed — node_modules/.bin/tool exists?
- Env — NODE_ENV=production during install?
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Last updated 13 Oct 2026