These integration guides are not official documentation and the Strapi Support Team will not provide assistance with them.
Vue.js is a progressive JavaScript framework designed for building user interfaces. It focuses exclusively on the view layer, making it incrementally adoptable and easy to integrate with other libraries or existing projects. Vue.js is recognized for its approachable syntax, comprehensive documentation, and high performance, leveraging a virtual DOM to optimize UI updates. Its lightweight nature and gentle learning curve make it popular for rapid prototyping and beginner projects, while its modular ecosystem supports scalable, complex applications.
For a broader perspective on how Vue.js compares with other frameworks, see this comprehensive review of top JavaScript frontend frameworks.
Integrating Strapi as a headless CMS with Vue.js provides a modern, efficient stack for web development. Key benefits include:
Strapi Cloud handles hosting and updates, letting developers focus on the Vue.js frontend. The latest Strapi 5 features further improve performance and productivity.
Strapi offers flexible API options:
This stack excels in e-commerce, content-rich sites, dashboards, and SPAs. Example integrations include a real-time collaborative text editor, Google Maps, and api.video for video content.
Integrating Vue.js with Strapi enables scalable, maintainable, and high-performing applications that meet modern development needs.
Integrating Vue.js with Strapi enables you to build modern, decoupled applications where Strapi serves as the backend content API and Vue.js powers the reactive frontend. This approach combines Strapi’s flexible, API-first content management with Vue’s intuitive, component-based UI development.
Before you begin, you'll need:
node --version
Need to update Node.js? Get the latest version from the official Node.js website.
Create a new Strapi project:
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npx create-strapi-app@latest my-project --quickstart
This sets up Strapi with SQLite for quick testing.
Access the Strapi admin panel:
When installation finishes, Strapi starts automatically. Access the admin panel at http://localhost:1337/admin
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Create an admin user and log in:
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your administrator account.
Set up content types and permissions:
Create a new Vue.js project:
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npm create vue@latest
Follow the prompts to set up your project.
Install necessary dependencies:
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cd your-vue-project
npm install axios
Create a component to fetch data from Strapi:
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<!-- src/components/Products.vue -->
<template>
<div>
<h1>Our Products</h1>
<div class="product-grid">
<div v-for="product in products" :key="product.id" class="product-card">
<h2>{{ product.attributes.name }}</h2>
<p>{{ product.attributes.description }}</p>
<p class="price">${{ product.attributes.price }}</p>
<button @click="addToCart(product)">Add to Cart</button>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</template>
<script setup>
import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue';
import axios from 'axios';
const products = ref([]);
const STRAPI_URL = 'http://localhost:1337';
const getProducts = async () => {
const response = await axios.get(`${STRAPI_URL}/api/products?populate=*`);
products.value = response.data.data;
};
onMounted(() => {
getProducts();
});
const addToCart = (product) => {
// Implement add to cart functionality
};
</script>
Remember to configure CORS in Strapi to accept requests from your Vue.js application's domain.
This basic setup lays the groundwork for more advanced applications that use both Strapi's content management and Vue.js's reactive frontend capabilities.
Let's explore a practical example that demonstrates how to build an e-commerce application by integrating Vue.js with Strapi. Alternatively, you might start by building a blog; check out how to Create a Strapi-Vue Blog Starter for guidance.
Our e-commerce app uses Strapi to manage product data and orders, while Vue.js handles the frontend UI. The key components include:
Strapi Backend:
Vue.js Frontend:
After setting up a Strapi project and creating a "Product" content type with fields for name, description, price, and image, we can build our Vue.js frontend to consume this data:
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```
<!-- src/components/Products.vue -->
<template>
<div>
<h1>Our Products</h1>
<div class="product-grid">
<div v-for="product in products" :key="product.id" class="product-card">
<img
v-if="product.attributes.image.data"
:src="`${STRAPI_URL}${product.attributes.image.data.attributes.url}`"
:alt="product.attributes.name"
/>
<h2>{{ product.attributes.name }}</h2>
<p>{{ product.attributes.description }}</p>
<p class="price">${{ product.attributes.price }}</p>
<button @click="addToCart(product)">Add to Cart</button>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</template>
<script setup>
import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue';
import axios from 'axios';
const products = ref([]);
const STRAPI_URL = 'http://localhost:1337';
const getProducts = async () => {
const response = await axios.get(`${STRAPI_URL}/api/products?populate=*`);
products.value = response.data.data;
};
onMounted(() => {
getProducts();
});
const addToCart = (product) => {
// Implement add to cart functionality
};
</script>
```
For image handling, we display product images from Strapi's media library as shown above.
Want a complete implementation with authentication, cart management, and checkout? Check out this detailed tutorial on the Strapi blog. You can also explore building a food ordering app with Strapi using Gridsome and Snipcart, or consider integrating Saleor with Strapi to extend e-commerce functionalities.
When deploying your Strapi and Vue.js application, keep these factors in mind:
Hosting Strategy:
Environment Configuration:
Performance Optimization:
Security Best Practices:
Test your deployment in a staging environment before going live to catch potential issues. Need comprehensive guidance? Check the Strapi deployment documentation.
With these implementation and deployment strategies, you'll be ready to build solid e-commerce applications by integrating Vue.js with Strapi.
If you have any questions about Strapi 5 or just would like to stop by and say hi, you can join us at Strapi's Discord Open Office Hours Monday through Friday at 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CST.
For more details, visit the Strapi documentation and Vue.js documentation.