Hello developers! First post of 2026.
We need to continue to learn as this industry is constantly evolving. Today I went through building a Power Apps Code App and I must say it was quite a learning experience. Code Apps can definitely increase velocity and speed up rapid development. Whatever ideas you have in mind and are able to articulate effectively then the possibilities are endless.
This post, is nothing out of the ordinary but more of a note to self and to others of a list of commands that are useful when you delve into this variant in the Power Apps. I’ll continue to update post and add additional commands.
| Command | What it does? | When you use it? |
| npx degit github:microsoft/PowerAppsCodeApps/templates/vite <yourappname> | Creates a new Power Apps “Code App” project using a pre-configured Vite and React template. | Your first step when creating a Code App. |
| npm install | Installs all dependencies from package.json. | After cloning or creating your Code App project to set up your environment. |
| npm run dev | Runs the code app locally. | When code has been developed or changed, you can view how the changes appears and functions. |
| npm run build | Runs scripts from package.json. Executes tsc -b && vite build | When its time to make the app for production. Your source code is being optimized, and your preparing for a deployment. |
| npx power-apps push | Publishes a new version of the code app to your environment | When you’re ready to take the package that exists locally and upload it to the Power Platform. |
Resources
How to: Quickstart with npm CLI (preview) – Power Apps | Microsoft Learn
Adam Tobias 