Quick Start | gulp.js (original) (raw)

If you've previously installed gulp globally, run npm rm --global gulp before following these instructions. For more information, read this Sip.

Check for node, npm, and npx​

If they are not installed, follow the instructions here.

Install the gulp command line utility​

npm install --global gulp-cli

Create a project directory and navigate into it​

Create a package.json file in your project directory​

This will guide you through giving your project a name, version, description, etc.

Install the gulp package in your devDependencies​

npm install --save-dev gulp

Verify your gulp versions​

Ensure the output matches the screenshot below or you might need to restart the steps in this guide.

Create a gulpfile​

Using your text editor, create a file named gulpfile.js in your project root with these contents:

function defaultTask(cb) {
  // place code for your default task here
  cb();
}

exports.default = defaultTask

Test it​

Run the gulp command in your project directory:

To run multiple tasks, you can use gulp <task> <othertask>.

Result​

The default task will run and do nothing.