create-code-app

Scaffold Power Apps code apps using React and Vite with npx degit and pac code init.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: create-code-app
Source: https://github.com/butchersoft-msn/power-platform-mcpserver-for-openai/tree/main/Assets/Plugins/code-apps/skills/create-code-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/butchersoft-msn/power-platform-mcpserver-for-openai --skill create-code-app

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Automates scaffolding of Power Apps code apps using React and Vite, accelerating starter projects and standardizing setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ScaffoldCode App Template: Create a ready-to-build code app scaffold with React + Vite.
  • Environment Setup: Initialize project configuration, install dependencies, and prepare LM Studio integration.
  • Quick Start Example: Generate a baseline code app scaffold from a template for rapid iteration.

Quick Start

Create a new Power Apps code app scaffold using React and Vite.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-code-app

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a Power Apps code app with React and Vite?

To scaffold a Power Apps code app with React and Vite, this Skill automates downloading starter templates via npx degit and initializes the project configuration using pac code init to accelerate setup.

What is a Power Apps code app template and when do I need it?

A Power Apps code app template is a pre-configured React and Vite project baseline needed when building custom code apps, providing a standardized scaffold for rapid iteration and local development.

Do I need Node.js and npm to create a Power Apps code app scaffold?

Yes, you need Node.js and npm installed to create a Power Apps code app scaffold, as they are required to download templates via npx degit and install project dependencies during initialization.

What's the best way to integrate generated services into a Power Apps code app?

The best way to integrate generated services and components into a Power Apps code app is by initializing the scaffold with pac code init after downloading the template, preparing LM Studio integration.

Can I use this scaffolding tool for local Power Apps development outside LM Studio?

Yes, you can use this scaffolding approach for local Power Apps development outside LM Studio, as it applies to building code apps and deploying starter templates within local development workflows.

Why does initializing a code app template require pac code init?

Initializing a code app template requires pac code init to properly configure the React and Vite project structure, enabling integration with generated services and components for Power Apps deployment.