nrd 0.0.12

run vite dev server in background

nrd

Run npm run dev in background for all your Laravel Herd sites.

Installation

pipx install nrd

Important: After installing, set up the autostart service:

macOS:

nrd-service-install

Linux:

sudo nrd-service-install

Windows (Run PowerShell as Administrator):

nrd-service-install

This installs NRD as a system service that automatically starts when your computer boots, keeping your Vite dev servers running in the background.

Usage

If you have installed the background service you don't have to do anything.

Otherwise simply run the nrd command to start all Vite dev servers for your secured Herd sites:

nrd

Or run it as a module:

python -m nrd.nrd

Uninstall Service

macOS:

nrd-service-uninstall

Linux:

sudo nrd-service-uninstall

Windows (Run as Administrator):

nrd-service-uninstall

For detailed instructions, troubleshooting, and management commands, see the Service Installation Guide.

Features

• Automatically detects all secured Laravel Herd sites
• Runs Vite dev servers in the background
• Cross-platform service support (macOS, Linux, Windows)
• Auto-restart on failure
• Easy installation and management scripts

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Laravel Herd installed and configured
• npm and node.js
• Sites with Vite configured

How It Works

NRD uses the herd parked --json command to discover all your secured Herd sites, then starts npm run dev for each site in the background. When configured as a service, it automatically starts on system boot and keeps your dev servers running.