react-setup

Overview

Sets up a production-ready React + Vite frontend configured for Django backend integration with:

• HTTPS local development (using mkcert certificates)
• CSRF token handling for Django session auth
• Axios interceptors for automatic CSRF injection
• React Router with layout structure
• Production build validation

When to use: New React projects that need Django backend connectivity When NOT to use: Existing React projects, non-Django backends, or projects not using session auth

Prerequisites

• Django backend configured with HTTPS
• mkcert certificates in /certs/ directory (use mkcert-https-setup skill)
• Node.js 18+ installed

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