vendor-generator

0.4.8 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript maintenance

A JavaScript bundler tool that compiles and bundles JavaScript files into a single file for browser use. Version 0.4.8 is the latest stable release, with an unknown release cadence. It differs from bundlers like Webpack or Rollup by providing a simple CLI-only interface with minimal configuration, targeting users who need a quick way to vendor libraries into a single script without complex setup. It supports CommonJS modules and outputs a bundle compatible with script tags. However, the project appears to be in early stages with limited documentation and no recent updates.

Common errors

error TypeError: vendorGenerator is not a function ↓

cause The package was imported using ES modules (import) instead of CommonJS require.

fix

Use const vendorGenerator = require('vendor-generator');

error Cannot find module 'vendor-generator' ↓

cause The package is not installed in node_modules.

fix

Run npm install vendor-generator --save-dev

Warnings

breaking Node.js version requirement is >=8, which includes unsupported versions (8 and 10) that have reached end-of-life. May break on Node 16+. ↓

fix Use a newer version of Node.js >=12, but test for compatibility as dependencies may be outdated.

deprecated No new releases since 2019; package likely unmaintained. ↓

fix Consider migrating to actively maintained bundlers like Webpack, Rollup, or esbuild.

gotcha The package does not support ES modules (import/export) natively; only CommonJS require is supported. ↓

fix Ensure all input files use CommonJS syntax, or transpile ES modules to CommonJS before bundling.

Install

npm install vendor-generator

yarn add vendor-generator

pnpm add vendor-generator

Imports

vendorGenerator

wrong

import vendorGenerator from 'vendor-generator'

correct

const vendorGenerator = require('vendor-generator')

This package is CommonJS only and does not support ESM imports.

Quickstart

Shows how to require and invoke vendorGenerator to bundle src/index.js into dist/bundle.js, with minification disabled.

const vendorGenerator = require('vendor-generator');
const path = require('path');

vendorGenerator({
  entry: path.resolve(__dirname, 'src/index.js'),
  output: path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist/bundle.js'),
  minify: false
}).then(() => {
  console.log('Bundle created successfully');
}).catch(err => {
  console.error('Error:', err);
});