There is also an API for running Storybook from the Node.

const storybook = require('@storybook/{APP}/standalone');

storybook({
  // options
});

Where the APP is one fo the supported apps. For example:

const storybook = require('@storybook/react/standalone');

storybook({
  // options
});

Mode

Mode is defining what Storybook mode will be applied:

dev - run Storybook in a dev mode - similar to "start-storybook" in CLI

const storybook = require('@storybook/react/standalone');

storybook({
  mode: 'dev',
  // other options
});

prod - build static version of Storybook - similar to "build-storybook" in CLI

const storybook = require('@storybook/react/standalone');

storybook({
  mode: 'prod',
  // other options
});

Other options are similar to those in the CLI.

For “dev” mode:

Options:

  port [number]           Port to run Storybook
  host [string]           Host to run Storybook
  staticDir <dir-names>   Directory where to load static files from, array of strings
  configDir [dir-name]    Directory where to load Storybook configurations from
  https                   Serve Storybook over HTTPS. Note: You must provide your own certificate information.
  sslCa <ca>              Provide an SSL certificate authority. (Optional with "https", required if using a self-signed certificate)
  sslCert <cert>          Provide an SSL certificate. (Required with "https")
  sslKey <key>            Provide an SSL key. (Required with "https")
  smokeTest               Exit after successful start
  ci                      CI mode (skip interactive prompts, don't open browser)
  quiet                   Suppress verbose build output

For “prod” mode:

Options:

  staticDir <dir-names>   Directory where to load static files from, array of strings
  outputDir [dir-name]    Directory where to store built files
  configDir [dir-name]    Directory where to load Storybook configurations from
  watch                   Enable watch mode

Example:

const storybook = require('@storybook/angular/standalone');

storybook({
  mode: 'dev',
  port: 9009,
  configDir: './.storybook',
});