Prettier Basic

1.0.0 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript

A shared Prettier configuration package providing a basic set of formatting rules based on Airbnb's standard with personal modifications. Current stable version: 1.0.0. This configuration is intended for projects using Prettier 2.x. It serves as a simple alternative to more comprehensive shared configs like @ivandotv/prettier-config or eslint-config-prettier, but offers limited customization and no built-in integration with ESLint. The package is released as-is with no active release cadence.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'prettier-basic' ↓

cause The package is not installed or not in node_modules.

fix

Run npm install --save-dev prettier-basic or ensure it's in package.json devDependencies.

error Error: Invalid configuration file: "prettier-basic" is not a valid option ↓

cause Using the string in .prettierrc file without proper JSON syntax.

fix

In .prettierrc, the content should be exactly "prettier-basic" (with quotes) or in package.json under "prettier" key.

Warnings

gotcha The configuration is based on the author's personal preferences and may not align with team standards. ↓

fix Review the actual rules by looking at source code or use --check before applying.

gotcha No active maintenance or updates; the package may become incompatible with newer Prettier versions. ↓

fix Consider using a more actively maintained shared config like @ivandotv/prettier-config.

Install

npm install prettier-basic

yarn add prettier-basic

pnpm add prettier-basic

Imports

prettier-basic

wrong

// Incorrect: using require in .prettierrc (must be JSON string or module export)
require("prettier-basic")

correct

// In .prettierrc:
"prettier-basic"

The package is used as a string reference in prettier's configuration file, not imported directly.

spread config

wrong

// Wrong: using import instead of require in CJS context
import { ... } from 'prettier-basic'

correct

// In .prettierrc.js:
module.exports = {
  ...require("prettier-basic"),
  semi: false,
};

This package is CommonJS-only; ESM import is not supported.

prettier-basic (TypeScript)

wrong

// Wrong: attempting to use ts extension without proper setup
import prettierConfig from 'prettier-basic'

correct

// In .prettierrc.js with TypeScript:
module.exports = {
  ...require("prettier-basic"),
  semi: false, as const
};

The package does not ship TypeScript declarations; use @types/prettier or define your own types.

Quickstart

Installs prettier and prettier-basic, sets the config in package.json, and runs a formatting command.

npm install --save-dev prettier prettier-basic

echo '{
  "prettier": "prettier-basic"
}' > package.json

# Or create .prettierrc with content: prettier-basic

# Then format files:
npx prettier --write "**/*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx,css,scss,md}"