Hipacker

0.0.16 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript

Hipacker is a zero-configuration web application bundler for React and Vue projects, version 0.0.16. It provides a simple CLI to start a development server or build for production with minimal setup. Hipacker requires Node.js >=8.0.0 and expects React or Vue dependencies to be installed separately. It differentiates itself by offering a single command interface for both frameworks, with optional 'vue' flag for Vue projects. However, the package is in early alpha stage (v0.0.x) with limited features, no CSS extraction, chunk splitting, or eject support.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'react' ↓

cause Hipacker expects React to be installed in the project, but it is missing.

fix

Run 'npm install react react-dom' in your project directory.

error hipacker: command not found ↓

cause Hipacker is not installed globally or not in PATH.

fix

Install globally with 'npm install -g hipacker' or use npx: 'npx hipacker start'.

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

cause This may occur with incompatible Node.js versions or missing dependencies.

fix

Ensure Node.js >=8.0.0 and reinstall dependencies: delete node_modules and run 'npm install'.

error SyntaxError: Unexpected token import ↓

cause The project uses ES module syntax, but Hipacker may not handle it properly in some cases.

fix

Check your project's Babel configuration; Hipacker uses default presets.

Warnings

gotcha Hipacker expects React or Vue to be installed in the project; it does not bundle them. ↓

fix Run 'npm install react react-dom' for React or 'npm install vue' for Vue in your project before using Hipacker.

deprecated The 'vue' option is experimental and may change in future versions. ↓

fix Check the README for updates on Vue support.

gotcha Hipacker does not support CSS extraction or chunk splitting; production builds may be suboptimal. ↓

fix Consider using webpack or parcel for advanced optimization.

breaking There is no 'hipacker eject' command; configuration is not customizable. ↓

fix If you need custom config, switch to create-react-app or vue-cli.

gotcha Hipacker requires Node.js >=8.0.0; older versions will not work. ↓

fix Update Node.js to version 8 or higher.

Install

npm install hipacker

yarn add hipacker

pnpm add hipacker

Imports

hipacker
wrong
```
const hipacker = require('hipacker')
```
correct
```
npx hipacker start
```
Hipacker is a CLI tool, not a library. Use npx or install globally. There is no programmatic API.
start
wrong
```
hipacker start react
```
correct
```
hipacker start
```
The default start is for React; for Vue use 'hipacker start vue'.
build
wrong
```
hipacker build --mode production
```
correct
```
hipacker build
```
The build command does not support a --mode flag; it always builds for production.

Quickstart

Demonstrates installing Hipacker globally and starting a dev server for React or Vue projects, then building for production.

// Install globally
npm install -g hipacker

// For a React project
cd my-react-app
hipacker start

// For a Vue project
cd my-vue-app
hipacker start vue

// Build for production
hipacker build