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vite-plugin-lightningcss

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A Vite plugin that integrates Lightning CSS, a fast CSS parser, transformer, bundler, and minifier. Version 0.0.5 (early stage). It replaces PostCSS for preprocessing, offering faster performance with built-in autoprefixing, CSS nesting, and minification. Key differentiator: significant speed improvement over PostCSS for large CSS bundles.

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npm install vite-plugin-lightningcss

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · VITE-PLUGIN-LIGHTN

vite-plugin-lightningcss

devopsjavascriptv0.0.5

Install

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Pass rate

0/ 6

Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–223 runs

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glibc

node 18–223 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

lightningcss

✓ import lightningcss from 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'

✗ const lightningcss = require('vite-plugin-lightningcss')

Default export; ESM-only. CommonJS require is not supported.

lightningcss (as function)

✓ import lightningcss from 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'; export default { plugins: [lightningcss()] }

✗ import { lightningcss } from 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'

The module exports a function as default; named import will fail.

Options

✓ import type { Options } from 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'

TypeScript users can import the Options type for plugin configuration.

Shows minimal setup to add the plugin to a Vite project.

// vite.config.js import lightningcss from 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'; export default { plugins: [lightningcss()] };

Debug

Known issues

gotchaPlugin is in early development (v0.0.5); API may change without major version bump.

fix

Pin to exact version or monitor releases for breaking changes.

affects: >=0.0.1

gotchaLightning CSS replaces PostCSS; do not use both simultaneously for CSS processing unless explicitly configured.

fix

Remove PostCSS plugins from vite.config.js if using lightningcss.

affects: >=0.0.1

deprecatedThe 'browserslist' option is deprecated; use 'targets' instead.

fix

Replace 'browserslist' with 'targets' in plugin options.

affects: >=0.0.3

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: [vite] Internal server error: lightningcss is not a function

Using named import instead of default import.

fix

Use 'import lightningcss from 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'' instead of '{ lightningcss }'.

Error: Cannot find module 'vite-plugin-lightningcss'

Package not installed.

fix

Run 'npm install vite-plugin-lightningcss --save-dev'.

Upgrade

Version history

0.0.5latest on npm

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Dependencies

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Agent activity

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/lawrencecchen/vite-plugin-lightningcss ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/vite-plugin-lightningcss ↗