css-loader

The css-loader is a webpack loader that interprets @import and url() in CSS files like JavaScript import/require, resolving them into modules. Current stable version is 7.1.4, released in February 2026, with active development and frequent minor releases. It supports CSS Modules, source maps, and various import/url resolution strategies. Unlike other CSS loaders, it is designed specifically for webpack 5+ and integrates deeply with webpack's module system. Peer dependencies include webpack ^5.27.0 and optional @rspack/core. Key differentiators include fine-grained options for url/import filtering, CSS Modules with named exports, and compatibility with modern CSS features like nesting and @scope.