Download and run a package without permanently installing it.
Section: Run, Exec, and Inspect
Run one-off package
bash
bash
pnpm dlx create-vite@latest my-appExplanation
Download and run a package without permanently installing it.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
Related commands
Same sheet · prioritizing Run, Exec, and Inspect
Run script via shorthand
Run a script without typing run when there is no command ambiguity.
Execute binary in project context
Run a locally installed binary without adding it to PATH manually.
Explain why a package is present
Show why a package is installed in the dependency graph.