CEP Bundler Core

0.3.0 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript

Core functionality for building bundler extensions to compile Adobe CEP (Common Extensibility Platform) extensions. Version 0.3.0 provides a single compile() function that generates manifest.xml, dev.html, node_modules folder, and optional .debug file. Supports environment-specific configurations via package.json or environment variables (CEP_NAME, CEP_ID, CEP_HOSTS). Key differentiator: it's a low-level core for custom bundler plugins, not a full build tool like cep-bundler-webpack. No notable release cadence; last release appears static.

Common errors

error TypeError: core is not a function ↓

cause Attempting to call the required module directly instead of using `.compile()`.

fix

Use core.compile(...) or destructure { compile }.

error Cannot find module 'cep-bundler-core' ↓

cause Package not installed or installed in a non-resolvable location.

fix

Run npm install cep-bundler-core in your project root.

Warnings

gotcha CommonJS-only module; using ES `import` will throw a SyntaxError. ↓

fix Use `require('cep-bundler-core')` instead of `import`.

gotcha The `out` option must point to a directory where write permissions exist; otherwise compile fails silently. ↓

fix Ensure `out` is a writable directory path.

gotcha Environment variable `NODE_ENV` is not set automatically; using `env` without setting it may default incorrectly. ↓

fix Set `NODE_ENV` before compile, or pass `env` explicitly.

Install

npm install cep-bundler-core

yarn add cep-bundler-core

pnpm add cep-bundler-core

Imports

compile

wrong

import { compile } from 'cep-bundler-core'

correct

const { compile } = require('cep-bundler-core')

Package is CommonJS-only. ESM imports will fail.

default
wrong
```
import core from 'cep-bundler-core'
```
correct
```
const core = require('cep-bundler-core')
```
No default export; module exports an object with compile function.

compile options

wrong

core({ out: '/path/to/dist' })

correct

core.compile({ out: '/path/to/dist', isDev: false })

Module itself is not callable; must use .compile() method.

Quickstart

Shows required `out` field, optional `isDev` toggling, and environment-based configuration.

const { compile } = require('cep-bundler-core');

compile({
  out: '/path/to/dist',
  isDev: true,
  env: process.env.NODE_ENV ?? 'development',
  root: '/path/to/project',
  htmlFilename: 'index.html',
  pkg: require('./package.json')
});