es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter

0.0.2 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript deprecated

An extension for es6-module-transpiler that outputs modules in a dist bundle format compatible with Node.js, YModules, and global variables. Version 0.0.2 is the latest stable release. This package is no longer actively maintained and has been superseded by modern bundlers like Rollup or Webpack. Key differentiator: produces legacy wrappers for multiple module systems (CommonJS, YModules, global).

Common errors

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

cause Missing npm install of the package or incorrect require path.

fix

npm install es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter --save-dev and ensure require path is correct.

Warnings

gotcha The DistFormatter requires a module name option, otherwise output may be incorrect. ↓

fix Always pass { name: 'your-module-name' } to the constructor.

deprecated es6-module-transpiler and its formatters are deprecated in favor of modern tools like Rollup. ↓

fix Migrate to Rollup or Webpack with proper ES module output.

Install

npm install es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter

yarn add es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter

pnpm add es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter

Imports

default

wrong

const DistFormatter = require('es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter')

correct

import DistFormatter from 'es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter'

ES module vs CommonJS; package is CJS only.

default

wrong

var {DistFormatter} = require('es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter')

correct

var DistFormatter = require('es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter')

Only default export is provided; named destructuring will not work.

Quickstart

Shows how to create a transpiler container with the DistFormatter and output a bundle.

var transpiler = require('es6-module-transpiler');
var DistFormatter = require('es6-module-transpiler-dist-formatter');
var Container = transpiler.Container;
var FileResolver = transpiler.FileResolver;

var container = new Container({
  resolvers: [new FileResolver(['lib/'])],
  formatter: new DistFormatter({ name: 'my-module' })
});
container.getModule('index');
container.write('dist/mylib.js');
console.log('Output written to dist/mylib.js');