React 18 For Beginners, Problem with Chakra UI installation

Hey, i am learning React 18, and I am on the Project session, I cannot seem to make Chakra UI because of an import that is not working for some reason, check code below:

Note: The Provider import comes straight from the Chakra UI Docs

I have been stuck on this for a week now, was someone able to work around this ?

Try to Use Version 2.10
If you’re encountering issues when installing Chakra UI v2.10 with React, there could be several potential causes. Let’s troubleshoot the issue step-by-step.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting Steps

1. Incorrect Version Installation

Ensure that you’re explicitly installing Chakra UI v2.10 and the correct versions of its dependencies. If you’re using npm or yarn, double-check that you’re specifying @chakra-ui/react@2.10.

  • For npm:

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npm install @chakra-ui/react@2.10 @emotion/react @emotion/styled framer-motion
  • For yarn:

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yarn add @chakra-ui/react@2.10 @emotion/react @emotion/styled framer-motion

2. Compatibility Issues with React or Other Dependencies

Chakra UI v2.10 might have compatibility issues with specific versions of React or other dependencies in your project. Check the following:

  • Chakra UI 2.x requires React 17 or later.
  • Ensure that your other dependencies, especially Emotion and Framer Motion, are compatible with Chakra UI v2.10.

To check your versions:

  • Check your package.json for React and Chakra UI version numbers.
  • Run the following commands to check the installed versions:

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npm list react
npm list @chakra-ui/react

or if you’re using yarn:

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yarn list react
yarn list @chakra-ui/react

If React is older than v17, you might need to upgrade it:

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npm install react@latest react-dom@latest

3. Peer Dependency Warnings

When you install Chakra UI, you might see peer dependency warnings for @emotion/react, @emotion/styled, or framer-motion. Make sure to install the versions of these libraries that are compatible with Chakra UI v2.10.

  • Chakra UI v2.10 requires @emotion/react, @emotion/styled, and framer-motion. You can install specific versions by running the following:

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npm install @emotion/react@latest @emotion/styled@latest framer-motion@latest

4. Clear Cache and Reinstall Dependencies

Sometimes, issues may arise from cached files or partial installs. Try clearing your npm/yarn cache and reinstalling the dependencies.

For npm:

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npm cache clean --force
rm -rf node_modules
rm package-lock.json
npm install

For yarn:

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yarn cache clean
rm -rf node_modules
rm yarn.lock
yarn install

5. Check for Errors in the Console

After running npm install or yarn install, check the terminal for any errors or warnings. These can often provide clues about what’s going wrong.

If you see any specific error messages, feel free to share them with me, and I can help you resolve them.

6. Ensure Proper Imports in Your Files

Make sure you’re importing Chakra UI components correctly in your files. Chakra UI components are imported from @chakra-ui/react. For example:

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import { Button, Box, Text } from '@chakra-ui/react';

7. Issues Related to ChakraProvider Setup

After installing Chakra UI, you must wrap your application in the ChakraProvider component to apply Chakra’s global styles.

Ensure that you have set up your index.js or main.js file correctly:

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import React from 'react';
import ReactDOM from 'react-dom';
import { ChakraProvider } from '@chakra-ui/react';
import App from './App';
import './index.css';

ReactDOM.render(
  <React.StrictMode>
    <ChakraProvider>
      <App />
    </ChakraProvider>
  </React.StrictMode>,
  document.getElementById('root')
);

If you forget to wrap your app in the ChakraProvider, Chakra UI components will not be styled as expected.

8. React Strict Mode Issues

In rare cases, issues with React Strict Mode can cause unexpected behaviors with certain libraries. If you’re running into errors, try disabling Strict Mode temporarily in your index.js:

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ReactDOM.render(
  <ChakraProvider>
    <App />
  </ChakraProvider>,
  document.getElementById('root')
);

If this fixes the issue, you may need to identify the specific package or feature causing the issue when running React in Strict Mode.

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Thank You, let me give it a try and see.

You created the vite using vite @4.1.0, same as the coding lesson or the latest version of vite ?

It worked from the first step, it was the version of Chakra that was making it hard.

Thank you for the help