electron-compiler

1.0.9 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript abandoned

Build tool that copies an Electron app repository, uglifies JavaScript and CSS, installs dependencies, and packages using electron-packager. Version 1.0.9 is the latest but appears unmaintained since 2016 (no recent updates). Differentiators: combines uglification, minification, and packaging in one CLI. Alternatives: electron-builder, electron-forge. Relies on outdated dependencies like babel 5.x and minifier; not recommended for new projects due to lack of updates and potential security issues with nested dependencies.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'babel' ↓

cause babel dependency not installed or outdated.

fix

Run 'npm install' in the electron-compiler directory or use a newer version of the tool.

error Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, open 'package.json' ↓

cause The specified path does not contain a package.json.

fix

Ensure you provide the correct path to your Electron app root.

Warnings

gotcha Package uses deprecated babel 5.x for uglification, which may fail with modern JavaScript syntax. ↓

fix Use electron-builder or electron-forge instead.

security colors.js and faker.js supply chain incident (2022) - this package's dependency on colors.js may still be vulnerable. ↓

fix Avoid using this package; update to a maintained alternative.

breaking As of v1.0.1, babel replaced uglify-js; expect different behavior for ES6+ syntax. ↓

fix Ensure your code is transpiled to ES5 or use a modern builder.

Install

npm install electron-compiler

yarn add electron-compiler

pnpm add electron-compiler

Imports

electron-compiler
wrong
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Not a library - use as CLI command
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correct
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CLI tool, no import
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This is a CLI tool, not a module. Install globally or use npx.

Quickstart

Demonstrates installing the CLI and running it on an Electron app directory.

# Install globally
npm install -g electron-compiler

# Run on your app directory
electron-compiler /path/to/electron-app