Webpack Node.js Addon Loader

node-loader is a Webpack loader designed to facilitate the bundling and usage of Node.js native add-ons (files with the `.node` extension) within Webpack-powered applications. It is particularly useful for projects targeting Node.js environments, including Electron's main and renderer processes. The current stable version is `2.1.0`, released in November 2024. The project generally follows an irregular release cadence, focusing on compatibility with newer Webpack and Node.js versions, as well as addressing specific issues like platform compatibility (e.g., macOS dlopen). Its primary differentiator is its specific focus on handling native Node.js modules, a niche that requires careful configuration within Webpack due to the binaries involved. It handles copying the native module to the output directory and ensures it can be dynamically loaded at runtime.