5.0.0 fresh install yields no template

[Syncretik]

fresh install with no other dependencies yields

A template was not provided. This is likely because you're using an outdated version of create-react-app.

node v16.13.2
npm v8.1.2

relevant package.json:

  "dependencies": {
    "create-react-app": "^5.0.0"
  }
}

no global installs

[Syncretik]

found the issue there was a local outdated install in usr/local/bin/create-react-app. simply rm that file and you're good to go.

reference: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/59188624/template-not-provided-using-create-react-app