ES6 Module Transpiler Brunch Plugin

0.0.6 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript deprecated

A Brunch plugin that integrates the es6-module-transpiler, an experimental compiler for writing JavaScript using a subset of ES6 module syntax and compiling it into AMD, CommonJS, or globals. This package is at version 0.0.6 and appears to be an early-stage project with minimal updates. It is designed for use with Brunch, but given its low version and experimental nature, it should be considered unstable. The plugin wraps the es6-module-transpiler (no longer actively maintained) and does not support modern ES modules. Use with caution.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'es6-module-transpiler' ↓

cause es6-module-transpiler is not installed or missing from node_modules.

fix

Run npm install es6-module-transpiler --save-dev as it is a peer dependency.

error Error: Plugin es6-module-transpiler-brunch failed: ... ↓

cause Configuration options may be invalid or unsupported.

fix

Check brunch-config for valid es6modules options (target: 'amd', 'cjs', or 'globals').

error TypeError: Cannot read property 'transpile' of undefined ↓

cause The plugin cannot find the es6-module-transpiler instance.

fix

Ensure es6-module-transpiler is installed and is version compatible with the plugin.

Warnings

deprecated The es6-module-transpiler is no longer actively maintained and does not support modern ES module syntax (e.g., export default, import()). Consider using Babel or TypeScript instead. ↓

fix Replace with a modern transpiler like Babel (babel-brunch) or TypeScript (ts-brunch).

breaking Version 0.0.6 may have breaking changes from earlier 0.0.x releases due to lack of stable API. No changelog provided. ↓

fix Pin to specific version and test thoroughly.

gotcha Plugin is experimental and may produce incorrect output for advanced ES6 module patterns like default exports or re-exports. ↓

fix Test compiled output thoroughly or migrate to Babel.

deprecated Brunch itself has moved on; consider using a more modern build tool. ↓

fix Evaluate alternatives like Webpack, Rollup, or Vite.

Install

npm install es6-module-transpiler-brunch

yarn add es6-module-transpiler-brunch

pnpm add es6-module-transpiler-brunch

Imports

default
wrong
```
const plugin = require('es6-module-transpiler-brunch')
```
correct
```
import 'es6-module-transpiler-brunch'
```
This is a Brunch plugin; it is not meant to be imported directly. Instead, add it to your brunch-config plugins or package.json. The require usage may cause errors.

Register as Brunch plugin

wrong

const Es6Transpiler = require('es6-module-transpiler-brunch')

correct

In brunch-config: plugins: {es6modules: { /* options */ }}

Brunch plugins are auto-detected; no manual require needed.

Configuration object

wrong

import { transpiler } from 'es6-module-transpiler-brunch'

correct

export default { plugins: { es6modules: { target: 'amd' } } }

No named exports; only default plugin configuration via Brunch's config.

Quickstart

Configures the es6-module-transpiler-brunch plugin for Brunch with a target output format.

// In brunch-config.js or package.json:
module.exports = {
  plugins: {
    es6modules: {
      target: 'amd' // or 'cjs', 'globals'
    }
  }
};