Overview:

unplugin-vue-router is a build-time plugin designed to simplify routing setup in Vue applications with TypeScript support. It enhances the safety and ease of use of Vue Router >=4.4.0 by providing automatic file-based routing.

Features:

• Automatic File Based Routing: Simplifies routing setup by automatically generating routes based on file structure.
• TypeScript Support: Provides enhanced type checking and TypeScript compatibility for safer code.
• Simplified Setup: Streamlines the process of setting up routing in Vue applications.

Installation:

To install unplugin-vue-router, follow these steps:

1. Add VueRouter plugin before Vue plugin.

// Example:
playground/Setup

2. Run your development server (usually npm run dev) to generate the initial types version.
3. Add the generated types to your tsconfig.json.
4. If you have an env.d.ts file, add the unplugin-vue-router/client types to it. If you don’t have an env.d.ts file, you can create one and add the types or add them to the types property in your tsconfig.json.
5. Import the generated routes from vue-router/auto-routes and pass them to the router. You can also import the routes array and manually create the router or pass it to a plugin.

Summary:

unplugin-vue-router is a valuable tool for Vue developers looking to simplify and enhance their routing setup, particularly when working with TypeScript. By automating file-based routing and providing TypeScript support, this plugin reduces setup complexity and enhances code safety. Developers can leverage its features to streamline routing configuration in Vue applications.