no-empty-optimize-deps-include

Disallow empty optimizeDeps.include arrays in committed Vite config.

Rule catalog ID: R059

Targeted pattern scope

vite.config.*
optimizeDeps.include

What this rule reports

This rule reports explicit optimizeDeps.include: [] assignments in supported config files.

Why this rule exists

An empty include list is a no-op and usually represents stale or accidental config. Keeping optimize-deps settings explicit improves readability and intent.

❌ Incorrect

import { defineConfig } from "vite";

export default defineConfig({
    optimizeDeps: {
        include: [],
    },
});

✅ Correct

import { defineConfig } from "vite";

export default defineConfig({
    optimizeDeps: {
        include: ["react"],
    },
});

Behavior and migration notes

this rule checks static array literals only
remove the option entirely when you have no entries

ESLint flat config example

import vite from "@typpi/eslint-plugin-vite";

export default [vite.configs.configs];

When not to use it

Disable this rule only if your team intentionally uses explicit empty arrays as placeholders.

Package documentation

Vite dep optimization options

Targeted pattern scope​

What this rule reports​

Why this rule exists​

❌ Incorrect​

✅ Correct​

Behavior and migration notes​

ESLint flat config example​

When not to use it​

Package documentation​

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