Storing Vue Data to localStorage using Vuex

In this blog post, we will explore how to store Vuex data automatically to localStorage or sessionStorage. When it comes to persisting data, there are several methods available. One simple approach is utilizing the Web Storage API, which includes localStorage and sessionStorage.

To simplify the process of integrating the Web Storage API into a Vue project, we can leverage the vuex-persist library. Here’s how to get started:

1. Install vuex-persist using npm or Yarn:

npm install vuex-persist


yarn add vuex-persist

2. In your Vuex store file, import VuexPersist:

import VuexPersist from 'vuex-persist'

3. Initialize VuexPersist by creating an instance with specific configuration options:

const vuexPersist = new VuexPersist({
  key: 'my-app',
  storage: window.localStorage
})

Note that key represents the key used in the localStorage database. You can replace localStorage with sessionStorage if you prefer using the session storage system (each has its own unique characteristics).

4. Add vuexPersist to the list of Vuex plugins during the store initialization:

const store = new Vuex.Store({
  // ... initialization
  plugins: [vuexPersist.plugin]
})

That’s it! Now, whenever the store is modified, the vuex-persist library will automatically persist the changes to the browser’s storage.

For more advanced features and configurations, please refer to the official documentation. Nonetheless, these basic steps should be enough to get you started.