How to Install an older version of Storybook

When installing older versions of Storybook, specify the version number using npm or yarn. Here is a step-by-step explanation:

1. Determine the required older version number

First, determine the specific older version number of Storybook you need to install. You can find all previous versions on the Releases page of the Storybook GitHub repository.

2. Create or prepare your project

If you haven't created a project yet, initialize a new one using the following commands:

bash
mkdir my-project
cd my-project
npm init -y

3. Install Storybook

To install a specific version of Storybook, append the @ symbol and version number to the installation command. For example, to install version 5.3.0, use the following commands:

Using npm

bash
npm install @storybook/react@5.3.0 --save-dev

Using yarn

bash
yarn add @storybook/react@5.3.0 --dev

4. Verify Installation

After installation, verify the correct version by checking the @storybook related dependencies in the node_modules folder.

5. Configure Storybook

Typically, you need to perform some basic configuration to start and run Storybook. This includes adding some scripts to your package.json and possibly creating a .storybook configuration directory.

json
// Add to package.json
"scripts": {
  "storybook": "start-storybook -p 6006",
  "build-storybook": "build-storybook"
}

6. Run Storybook

After configuration, you can start Storybook using the following commands:

bash
npm run storybook

Or if you use yarn:

bash
yarn storybook

This allows you to access http://localhost:6006 in your browser to view your Storybook.

Summary

Through the above steps, you can install and run any older version of Storybook. Note that as versions change, some configurations and features may differ, so it's sometimes necessary to consult the documentation for the specific version to adjust configurations.