A Vite prototype needs product feedback before a Vercel or Netlify deployment.
HTML publishing guide
Preview a Vite project online as static HTML
A Vite project is usually source code until it is built. To preview it with a static HTML sharing tool, build the project first and upload the generated static output.
Quick answer
Run the Vite build, locate the output folder, then upload that static folder as a ZIP. Do not upload raw source files unless they already work as plain static files.
Real use cases
An AI assistant created a small frontend project and the reviewer only needs the built page.
A developer wants a quick static preview of a UI branch.
Steps
1
Build the project
Use your normal Vite build command so assets are bundled into static output.
2
Zip the output
Zip the build output folder that contains index.html and generated assets.
3
Publish the preview
Upload the ZIP to HTMLShare and test routing, images, CSS, and JavaScript.
Examples
Static Vite output
The output folder includes index.html and an assets directory. Zip that folder for preview.
Source folder mistake
Uploading package.json and src files will not run npm install or build on a static preview service.
Practical tips
- Upload built static output.
- Check base path settings if assets 404.
- Use production hosting for server features.
- Keep preview links separate from deployments.
Common mistakes
- Uploading raw Vite source.
- Forgetting to build after changes.
- Using a base path that breaks asset URLs.
Best practices
- Build before sharing.
- Test the generated preview link.
- Move approved projects to full hosting when they need CI/CD.
FAQ
Can HTMLShare build my Vite project?
No. Build locally or in your development tool, then upload the static output.
What should I upload?
Upload the built output containing index.html and bundled assets, usually as a ZIP.
When should I use Vercel or Netlify instead?
Use them when the project needs Git deploys, framework features, server functions, environment variables, or a production release workflow.
Turn the HTML into a link
HTMLShare can preview the static output of a Vite project quickly, but it is not a replacement for a production frontend deployment pipeline.