The `react-static-plugin-typescript` package integrates TypeScript support into projects built with the React Static framework, enabling the use of `.ts` and `.tsx` files for components and application logic. The current stable version is 7.6.2. It operates by hooking into React Static's build pipeline to compile TypeScript code and offers an optional type-checking feature during compilation. This plugin is a core component for React Static users who prefer TypeScript for improved code maintainability and developer experience. Its release cadence is tightly coupled with the React Static framework's updates. Key differentiators include its seamless integration into the `static.config.js` file and its ability to toggle type-checking during development builds, providing flexibility for different workflow needs. The React Static ecosystem appears to be in a maintenance state, meaning this plugin follows a similar lifecycle.
npm install react-static-plugin-typescriptVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to install the plugin, add it to your `static.config.js` with options for type checking, and configure a basic `tsconfig.json` for a new or existing React Static project using TypeScript.
Upgrade your Node.js environment to version 12 or newer to ensure the build process functions correctly.
Refer to Emotion's v11 upgrade guide and adjust your Emotion setup and component code accordingly for compatibility.
For robust development, it is highly recommended to keep `typeCheck: true` and resolve all TypeScript errors. Only disable it for specific performance needs, ensuring type safety is managed by other tools (e.g., editor, CI linting).
Ensure a valid `tsconfig.json` is present at the project root, typically including `jsx: "preserve"`, `lib: ["es2015", "dom"]`, and `moduleResolution: "node"`.
Run `npm install typescript @types/react --save-dev` to ensure all necessary type tools are available for your project.
Run `npm install typescript --save-dev` to install the TypeScript compiler.
Correct the TypeScript type errors in your source code. If the error is intentional or a temporary workaround, consider casting or modifying the type definitions. For faster local iteration, you may set `typeCheck: false` in the plugin options (not recommended for production builds).
Ensure all React Static page components and `src/App.tsx` have a `export default MyComponent;` statement.
Verify that `tsconfig.json` exists in your project's root directory and that its content is valid JSON. Use a JSON linter or editor to check for syntax errors.