CLI options

The Storybook command line interface (CLI) is the main tool you use to build and develop Storybook.

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API commands

All of the following documentation is available in the CLI by running storybook --help.

Passing options to these commands works slightly differently if you're using npm instead of Yarn. You must prefix all of your options with --. For example, npm run storybook build -- -o ./path/to/build --quiet.

`dev`

Compiles and serves a development build of your Storybook that reflects your source code changes in the browser in real time. Should be run from the root of your project.

storybook dev [options]

Options include:

Option	Description
`--help`	Output usage information `storybook dev --help`
`-V`, `--version`	Output the version number `storybook dev -V`
`-p`, `--port [number]`	Port to run Storybook `storybook dev -p 9009`
`-h`, `--host [string]`	Host to run Storybook `storybook dev -h my-host.com`
`-s`, `--static-dir`	Deprecated see note. Directory where to load static files from, comma-separated list `storybook dev -s public`
`-c`, `--config-dir [dir-name]`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook dev -c .storybook`
`--https`	Serve Storybook over HTTPS. Note: You must provide your own certificate information `storybook dev --https`
`--ssl-ca`	Provide an SSL certificate authority. (Optional with --https, required if using a self-signed certificate) `storybook dev --ssl-ca my-certificate`
`--ssl-cert`	Provide an SSL certificate. (Required with --https) `storybook dev --ssl-cert my-ssl-certificate`
`--ssl-key`	Provide an SSL key. (Required with --https) `storybook dev --ssl-key my-ssl-key`
`--smoke-test`	Exit after successful start `storybook dev --smoke-test`
`--ci`	CI mode (skip interactive prompts, don't open browser) `storybook dev --ci`
`--no-open`	Do not open Storybook automatically in the browser `storybook dev --no-open`
`--quiet`	Suppress verbose build output `storybook dev --quiet`
`--debug-webpack`	Display final webpack configurations for debugging purposes `storybook dev --debug-webpack`
`--webpack-stats-json`	Write Webpack Stats JSON to disk `storybook dev --webpack-stats-json /tmp/webpack-stats`
`--docs`	Starts Storybook in documentation mode. Learn more about it in here `storybook dev --docs`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook dev --disable-telemetry`

Starting in 6.4 the -s flag is deprecated. Instead, use a configuration object in your .storybook/main.js file. See the images and assets documentation for more information.

`build`

Compiles your Storybook instance so it can be deployed. Should be run from the root of your project.

storybook build [options]

Options include:

Option	Description
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook build --help`
`-V`, `--version`	Output the version number `storybook build -V`
`-s`, `--static-dir`	Deprecated see note. Directory where to load static files from, comma-separated list `storybook build -s public`
`-o`, `--output-dir [dir-name]`	Directory where to store built files `storybook build -o /my-deployed-storybook`
`-c`, `--config-dir [dir-name]`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook build -c .storybook`
`--loglevel [level]`	Controls level of logging during build. Available options: `silly`, `verbose`, `info` (default), `warn`, `error`, `silent` `storybook build --loglevel warn`
`--quiet`	Suppress verbose build output `storybook build --quiet`
`--debug-webpack`	Display final webpack configurations for debugging purposes `storybook build --debug-webpack`
`--webpack-stats-json`	Write Webpack Stats JSON to disk `storybook build --webpack-stats-json /my-storybook/webpack-stats`
`--docs`	Builds Storybook in documentation mode. Learn more about it in here `storybook build --docs`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here. `storybook build --disable-telemetry`
`--test`	Optimize Storybook's production build for performance and tests by removing unnecessary features with the `test` option. Learn more here. `storybook build --test`

`init`

Installs and initializes the specified version (e.g., @latest, @8, @next) of Storybook into your project. Read more in the installation guide.

storybook[@version] init [options]

For example, storybook@latest init will install the latest version of Storybook into your project.

Options include:

Option	Description
`-b`, `--builder`	Defines the builder to use for your Storybook instance `storybook init --builder webpack5`
`-f`,`--force`	Forcefully installs Storybook into your project, prompting you to overwrite existing files `storybook init --force`
`-s`, `--skip-install`	Skips the dependency installation step. Used only when you need to configure Storybook manually `storybook init --skip-install`
`-t`, `--type`	Defines the framework to use for your Storybook instance `storybook init --type solid`
`-y`, `--yes`	Skips interactive prompts and automatically installs Storybook per specified version `storybook init --yes`
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when installing the addon. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook init --package-manager pnpm`
`--use-pnp`	Enables Plug'n'Play support for Yarn. This option is only available when using Yarn as your package manager `storybook init --use-pnp`

`add`

Installs a Storybook addon and configures your project for it. Read more in the addon installation guide.

storybook add [addon] [options]

Options include:

Option	Description
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when installing the addon. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook add [addon] --package-manager pnpm`
`-s`, `--skip-postinstall`	Skips post-install configuration. Used only when you need to configure the addon yourself `storybook add [addon] --skip-postinstall`

`upgrade`

Upgrades your Storybook instance to the specified version (e.g., @latest, @8, @next). Read more in the upgrade guide.

storybook[@version] upgrade [options]

For example, storybook@latest upgrade --dry-run will perform a dry run (no actual changes) of upgrading your project to the latest version of Storybook.

Options include:

Option	Description
`-c`, `--config-dir`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook upgrade --config-dir .storybook`
`-n`, `--dry-run`	Checks for version upgrades without installing them `storybook upgrade --dry-run`
`-s`, `--skip-check`	Skips the migration check step during the upgrade process `storybook upgrade --skip-check`
`-y`, `--yes`	Skips interactive prompts and automatically upgrades Storybook to the latest version `storybook upgrade --yes`
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when installing the addon. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook upgrade --package-manager pnpm`

`doctor`

Performs a health check on your Storybook project for common issues (e.g., duplicate dependencies, incompatible addons or mismatched versions) and provides suggestions on how to fix them. Applicable when upgrading Storybook versions.

storybook doctor [options]

Options include:

Option	Description
`-c`, `--config-dir`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook doctor --config-dir .storybook`
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when running the health check. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook doctor --package-manager pnpm`

`info`

Reports useful debugging information about your environment. Helpful in providing information when opening an issue or a discussion.

storybook info

Example output:

Storybook Environment Info:
 
  System:
    OS: macOS 14.2
    CPU: (8) arm64 Apple M3
    Shell: 5.9 - /bin/zsh
  Binaries:
    Node: 18.19.0 - ~/.nvm/versions/node/v18.19.0/bin/node
    npm: 10.2.3 - ~/.nvm/versions/node/v18.19.0/bin/npm <----- active
  Browsers:
    Chrome: 120.0.6099.199
  npmPackages:
    @storybook/addon-essentials: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/addon-interactions: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/addon-links: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/addon-onboarding: ^1.0.10 => 1.0.10
    @storybook/blocks: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/preset-create-react-app: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/react: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/react-webpack5: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    @storybook/test: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
    storybook: ^7.6.6 => 7.6.6
  npmGlobalPackages:
    chromatic: ^10.2.0 => 10.2.0

`sandbox`

Generates a local sandbox project using the specified version (e.g., @latest, @8, @next) for testing Storybook features based on the list of supported frameworks. Useful for reproducing bugs when opening an issue or a discussion.

storybook[@version] sandbox [framework-filter] [options]

For example, storybook@next sandbox will generated sandboxes using the newest pre-release version of Storybook.

The framework-filter argument is optional and can filter the list of available frameworks. For example, storybook@next sandbox react will only offer to generate React-based sandboxes.

Options include:

Option	Description
`-o`, `--output [dir-name]`	Configures the location of the sandbox project `storybook sandbox --output /my-sandbox-project`
`--no-init`	Generates a sandbox project without without initializing Storybook `storybook sandbox --no-init`

If you're looking for a hosted version of the available sandboxes, see storybook.new.