RemixHow-ToBeginner · 3 min read

How to Install Remix: Step-by-Step Guide

To install Remix, run npm create remix@latest or yarn create remix in your terminal. This command sets up a new Remix project with all necessary files and dependencies.

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Syntax

The basic command to install Remix is:

npm create remix@latest - uses npm to create a new Remix project.
yarn create remix - uses yarn to create a new Remix project.

After running this, you will be prompted to choose a project name and a deployment target.

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npm create remix@latest

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Example

This example shows how to create a new Remix app named my-remix-app using npm. It will prompt you to select deployment options and then install dependencies automatically.

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npm create remix@latest my-remix-app
cd my-remix-app
npm run dev

Output

✔ Where would you like to create your app? › my-remix-app ✔ Where do you want to deploy? › Remix App Server ✔ TypeScript or JavaScript? › JavaScript Installing packages... > remix dev Remix app running at http://localhost:3000

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Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when installing Remix include:

Not having Node.js installed or using an outdated version (use Node 16 or newer).
Running the create command without @latest which may install an older version.
Not navigating into the project folder before running npm run dev.

Always check your Node version with node -v before starting.

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Wrong:
npm create remix

Right:
npm create remix@latest

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Quick Reference

Summary tips for installing Remix:

Use npm create remix@latest or yarn create remix to start.
Choose your deployment target carefully (e.g., Remix App Server, Cloudflare).
Run npm run dev inside your project folder to start the development server.
Ensure Node.js version is 16 or higher.

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Key Takeaways

Use the command npm create remix@latest or yarn create remix to install Remix.

Make sure Node.js version is 16 or newer before installing Remix.

Follow prompts to name your project and select deployment options.

Navigate into your project folder before running npm run dev to start the server.

Avoid omitting @latest to ensure you get the newest Remix version.