prettier-es5

0.0.4 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript

A shared Prettier configuration that enforces trailing commas where valid in ES5 (trailingComma: 'es5'), tab width of 4, no semicolons, and single quotes. Current version is 0.0.4. This package is a lightweight config preset requiring no JavaScript logic—just a JSON object. It simplifies consistent Prettier setup across projects by extending the 'prettier' key in package.json. Alternative to eslint-config-prettier or manual .prettierrc files when only these four rules are needed.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'prettier-es5' ↓

cause Package not installed or not in node_modules.

fix

Run 'npm install -D prettier-es5' or add to devDependencies.

error Invalid configuration file: [path] - "prettier" should be a string, an object, or a function. ↓

cause Incorrectly placed the 'prettier' key inside another object (e.g., inside scripts).

fix

Ensure 'prettier' is at the top-level of package.json, not nested.

error Prettier config is not loading the shared config: No config found for 'prettier-es5' ↓

cause The 'prettier' key may be set incorrectly, or the config is not resolved.

fix

Double-check the spelling: "prettier": "prettier-es5" (string, not object).

Warnings

gotcha The config sets no semicolons (semi: false). This may conflict with team style preferences and is not customizable via this preset. ↓

fix Override in local .prettierrc or use a different config.

gotcha Config uses tabWidth: 4, which is non-standard for many projects. May cause inconsistent formatting if other tools expect 2 spaces. ↓

fix Set tabWidth manually in project .prettierrc after referencing this config.

deprecated The package is very low maintenance and has not been updated since original release. Relies on Prettier default behavior; may not reflect latest Prettier options. ↓

fix Consider using official 'prettier' config or create a local .prettierrc.

Install

npm install prettier-es5

yarn add prettier-es5

pnpm add prettier-es5

Imports

default config object
wrong
```
import config from 'prettier-es5'
```
correct
```
// Reference via package.json "prettier": "prettier-es5"
```
This is a config package meant to be used via the 'prettier' key in package.json. No direct import is needed.
.prettierrc.js export
wrong
```
export default require('prettier-es5');
```
correct
```
module.exports = require('prettier-es5');
```
CommonJS pattern for a .prettierrc.js file. ESM not supported.
.prettierrc.yaml
wrong
```
prettier: prettier-es5
```
correct
```
prettier-es5
```
In YAML, just the string value. Not an object.

Quickstart

Shows installation and usage of prettier-es5 as a Prettier config preset via package.json.

// 1. Install
// npm i -D prettier-es5

// 2. Add to package.json
// {
//   "prettier": "prettier-es5"
// }

// 3. Run Prettier
// npx prettier --write .