How to Create a Remix Project: Step-by-Step Guide

To create a Remix project, run npx create-remix@latest in your terminal and follow the prompts to select your deployment target and project name. This command sets up a new Remix app with all necessary files and dependencies ready to start development.

Syntax

The basic command to create a Remix project is npx create-remix@latest. This runs the Remix project generator without installing it globally. You will be asked to choose a deployment target (like Remix App Server, Vercel, or Cloudflare) and provide a project name.

After that, the tool installs dependencies and sets up the project folder with starter files.

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npx create-remix@latest

Example

This example shows creating a Remix project named my-remix-app using the Remix App Server deployment target.

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npx create-remix@latest

# When prompted:
# - Choose deployment target: Remix App Server
# - Enter project name: my-remix-app

cd my-remix-app
npm run dev

Output

Remix app started at http://localhost:3000

Common Pitfalls

• Not using the latest Remix CLI: Always use npx create-remix@latest to get the newest features and fixes.
• Skipping dependency installation: The setup prompts to install dependencies; skipping this will cause errors when running the app.
• Choosing wrong deployment target: Pick the target that matches your hosting environment to avoid configuration issues.

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Wrong way:
npx create-remix

Right way:
npx create-remix@latest

Quick Reference

Summary tips for creating a Remix project:

• Use npx create-remix@latest to start.
• Follow prompts to select deployment and name.
• Run npm run dev inside the project folder to start the dev server.
• Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see your app.

Key Takeaways

Use the command npx create-remix@latest to create a new Remix project.

Follow the interactive prompts to select deployment target and project name.

Install dependencies when prompted to avoid errors.

Start the development server with npm run dev inside your project folder.

Access your running app at http://localhost:3000 in a browser.