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. It 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`
`--exact-port [number]`	Attempts to run Storybook on the exact port number specified. If the port is already in use, Storybook will exit with an error message `storybook dev --exact-port 9009`
`-h`, `--host [string]`	Host to run Storybook `storybook dev -h my-host.com`
`-c`, `--config-dir [dir-name]`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook dev -c .storybook`
`--loglevel [level]`	Controls level of logging during build. Available options: `silly`, `verbose`, `info` (default), `warn`, `error`, `silent` `storybook dev --loglevel warn`
`--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`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook dev --debug`
`--debug-webpack`	Display final webpack configurations for debugging purposes `storybook dev --debug-webpack`
`--stats-json [dir-name]`	Write stats JSON to disk Requires Webpack `storybook dev --stats-json /tmp/stats`
`--no-version-updates`	Skips Storybook's update check `storybook dev --no-version-updates`
`--docs`	Starts Storybook in documentation mode. Learn more about it in here `storybook dev --docs`
`--initial-path [path]`	Configures the URL Storybook should open when it opens the browser for the first time `storybook dev --initial-path=/docs/getting-started--docs`
`--preview-url [path]`	Overrides the default Storybook preview with a custom built preview URL `storybook dev --preview-url=http://localhost:1337/external-iframe.html`
`--force-build-preview`	Forcefully builds Storybook's preview iframe. Useful if you're experiencing issues, or combined with `--preview-url` to ensure the preview is up-to-date `storybook dev --force-build-preview`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook dev --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook dev --enable-crash-reports`

With the release of Storybook 8, the -s CLI flag was removed. We recommend using the static directory instead if you need to serve static files.

`build`

Compiles your Storybook instance so it can be deployed. It 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`
`-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`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook build --debug`
`--debug-webpack`	Display final webpack configurations for debugging purposes `storybook build --debug-webpack`
`--stats-json [dir-name]`	Write stats JSON to disk Requires Webpack `storybook build --stats-json /tmp/stats`
`--docs`	Builds Storybook in documentation mode. Learn more about it in here `storybook build --docs`
`--test`	Optimize Storybook's production build for performance and tests by removing unnecessary features with the `test` option. Learn more here. `storybook build --test`
`--preview-url [path]`	Overrides the default Storybook preview with a custom built preview URL `storybook build --preview-url=http://localhost:1337/external-iframe.html`
`--force-build-preview`	Forcefully builds Storybook's preview iframe. Useful if you're experiencing issues, or combined with `--preview-url` to ensure the preview is up-to-date `storybook build --force-build-preview`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook build --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook build --enable-crash-reports`

`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
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook init --help`
`-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 Storybook. 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`
`-p`, `--parser`	Sets the jscodeshift parser. Available parsers include `babel`, `babylon`, `flow`, `ts`, and `tsx` `storybook init --parser tsx`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook init --debug`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook init --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook init --enable-crash-reports`
`--no-dev`	Complete the initialization of Storybook without running the Storybook dev server `storybook init --no-dev`

`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
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook add --help`
`-c`, `--config-dir`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook migrate --config-dir .storybook`
`--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`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook add --debug`

`remove`

Deletes a Storybook addon from your project. Read more in the addon installation guide.

storybook remove [addon] [options]

Options include:

Option	Description
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook remove --help`
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when removing the addon. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook remove [addon]--package-manager pnpm`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook remove --debug`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook remove --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook remove --enable-crash-reports`

`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
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook upgrade --help`
`-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`
`-f`,`--force`	Force the upgrade, skipping autoblockers check `storybook upgrade --force`
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when upgrading Storybook. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook upgrade --package-manager pnpm`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook upgrade --debug`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook upgrade --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook upgrade --enable-crash-reports`

`migrate`

Runs the provided codemod to ensure your Storybook project is compatible with the specified version. Read more in the migration guide.

storybook[@version] migrate [codemod] [options]

The command requires the codemod name (e.g., csf-2-to-3) as an argument to apply the necessary changes to your project. You can find the list of available codemods by running storybook migrate --list.

For example, storybook@latest migrate csf-2-to-3 --dry-run, checks your project to verify if the codemod can be applied without making any changes, providing you with a report of which files would be affected.

Options include:

Option	Description
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook migrate --help`
`-c`, `--config-dir`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook migrate --config-dir .storybook`
`-n`, `--dry-run`	Verify the migration exists and show the files to which it will be applied `storybook migrate --dry-run`
`-l`, `--list`	Shows a list of available codemods `storybook migrate --list`
`-g`, `--glob`	Glob for files upon which to apply the codemods `storybook migrate --glob src/*/.stories.tsx`
`-p`, `--parser`	Sets the jscodeshift parser. Available parsers include `babel`, `babylon`, `flow`, `ts`, and `tsx` `storybook migrate --parser tsx`
`-r`, `--rename [from-to]`	Renames the files affected by the codemod to include the provided suffix `storybook migrate --rename ".js:.ts"`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook migrate --debug`

`automigrate`

Perform standard configuration checks to determine if your Storybook project can be automatically migrated to the specified version. Read more in the migration guide.

storybook[@version] automigrate [fixId] [options]

For example, storybook@latest automigrate --dry-run scans your project for potential migrations that can be applied automatically without making any changes.

Options include:

Option	Description
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook automigrate --help`
`-c`, `--config-dir`	Directory where to load Storybook configurations from `storybook automigrate --config-dir .storybook`
`-n`, `--dry-run`	Checks for available migrations without applying them `storybook automigrate --dry-run`
`-s`, `--skip-install`	Skip installing dependencies whenever applicable `storybook automigrate --skip-install`
`-y`, `--yes`	Applies available migrations automatically without prompting for confirmation `storybook automigrate --yes`
`-l`, `--list`	Shows a list of available automigrations `storybook automigrate --list`
`--package-manager`	Sets the package manager to use when running the auto migration. Available package managers include `npm`, `yarn`, and `pnpm` `storybook automigrate --package-manager pnpm`
`--renderer`	Specifies Storybook's renderer to use when running the automigration. Useful for monorepo environments where multiple Storybook instances can exist in the same project `storybook automigrate --renderer vue`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook automigrate --debug`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook automigrate --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook automigrate --enable-crash-reports`

`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
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook doctor --help`
`-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`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook doctor --debug`

`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-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
`-h`, `--help`	Output usage information `storybook sandbox --help`
`-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`
`--debug`	Outputs more logs in the CLI to assist debugging `storybook sandbox --debug`
`--disable-telemetry`	Disables Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook sandbox --disable-telemetry`
`--enable-crash-reports`	Enables sending crash reports to Storybook's telemetry. Learn more about it here `storybook sandbox --enable-crash-reports`

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