kimbap.js

0.0.13 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript

kimbap.js is a JavaScript bundler (version 0.0.13, experimental) that bundles source files into a single output file. Designed as a minimal alternative to tools like Webpack or Rollup, it supports entry specification, output path configuration, and output filename customization via CLI options. As an early-stage project with no stable release cadence, it currently lacks advanced features like code splitting, plugins, or tree shaking. Its key differentiator is simplicity: a straightforward command-line interface with only four options. Not recommended for production use.

Common errors

error Cannot find module 'kimbap' ↓

cause kimbap is not installed or installed globally incorrectly.

fix

Run 'npm install kimbap' in your project directory. Use npx to run CLI if not globally installed.

error SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module ↓

cause Trying to require an ESM package with CommonJS require.

fix

Use import syntax or set { "type": "module" } in package.json.

Warnings

breaking Package is at version 0.0.13 and may have breaking changes between versions. No stable API. ↓

fix Pin exact version and test thoroughly before upgrading.

deprecated No significant deprecation notices as version is very early. ↓

fix N/A

gotcha CLI options may change; source argument can be used instead of --entry, but behavior is not clearly documented. ↓

fix Use --entry or positional source argument; check output to verify correctness.

Install

npm install kimbap

yarn add kimbap

pnpm add kimbap

Imports

kimbap

wrong

const kimbap = require('kimbap')

correct

import kimbap from 'kimbap'

Package is ESM-only. CJS require will fail.

bundle
wrong
```
import bundle from 'kimbap'
```
correct
```
import { bundle } from 'kimbap'
```
If 'bundle' is a named export, use named import syntax.
kimbap (CLI)
wrong
```
kimbap src/index.js -o dist/bundle.js
```
correct
```
npx kimbap --entry src/index.js --output dist/bundle.js
```
Source argument is required; specifying --entry is alternative. Verify CLI usage in documentation.

Quickstart

This quickstart shows installing kimbap, creating an entry file, and bundling it with the CLI command.

// Install: npm install kimbap
// Create entry file: echo "console.log('Hello from kimbap');" > src/index.js
// Bundle using npx:
npx kimbap --entry src/index.js --output dist/bundle.js
// Output is dist/bundle.js containing the bundled code.