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failed to launch: determine start command: process type web was not found

Posted on June 1, 2025

Using vite/vue3, build worked



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Hi there,

If you’re using Vite + Vue 3, chances are you’re deploying a static site. That error (process type web was not found) usually pops up when App Platform expects a server process but none is defined.

Instead of treating it like a dynamic app, try setting it up as a static site.

  • Build command: npm run build
  • Output directory: dist

Check out this guide here on how to manage static sites on the App Platform: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform/how-to/manage-static-sites/

Just to confirm, are you deploying a static frontend only, or is there a backend too? Feel free to share more details about your exact setup.

- Bobby

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