fix(cli): dynamic import @inquirer modules to resolve CJS/ESM conflict#359
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@inquirer/promptsand@inquirer/coreimports to dynamicawait import()inresolve-args.tsto fix CJS/ESM module resolution errors@openuidev/clifromdependenciestodevDependenciesin the example appuseLayoutEffectinstead ofuseEffectfor theme detection in the example app to reduce flash-of-wrong-themeMotivation
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@inquirer/promptspackage is ESM-only, but the CLI's compiled output runs in a CJS-compatible context. Static imports at the top of the file fail at module resolution time. Dynamic imports defer loading until the function is actually called, avoiding the CJS/ESM conflict.Test plan
pnpm --filter @openuidev/cli buildsucceedsnpx create-openui-appprompts work correctlyexamples/openui-chatbuilds and runs without errors🤖 Generated with Claude Code