Vite Plugin Doubleshot

0.0.22 verified Mon Apr 27 auth: no javascript

Vite plugin integrating @doubleshot/builder for building Node.js backend or Electron main process code with Vite. Version 0.0.22, early-stage (not production-ready). It leverages esbuild for fast bundling and supports TypeScript out of the box. Differentiators: unified configuration for Electron and NestJS projects, seamless Vite integration, and automatic external handling.

Common errors

error Cannot find module '@doubleshot/builder' ↓

cause Missing dependency @doubleshot/builder as a transitive dependency.

fix

Install @doubleshot/builder explicitly: npm install @doubleshot/builder -D

error Error: The plugin 'VitePluginDoubleshot' doesn't have a 'name' property ↓

cause The plugin object might be misconfigured or imported incorrectly.

fix

Ensure you are using the named export: import { VitePluginDoubleshot } from 'vite-plugin-doubleshot'

Warnings

gotcha Package is in early stage and not recommended for production use. ↓

fix Use other stable tools like electron-builder or electron-forge for production.

breaking The plugin may rename or change options in future versions (minor/patch). ↓

fix Pin a specific version and test upgrades carefully.

deprecated The `type` option might be renamed in the future (experimental). ↓

fix Watch the CHANGELOG for changes to configuration schema.

Install

npm install vite-plugin-doubleshot

yarn add vite-plugin-doubleshot

pnpm add vite-plugin-doubleshot

Imports

VitePluginDoubleshot

wrong

const VitePluginDoubleshot = require('vite-plugin-doubleshot')

correct

import { VitePluginDoubleshot } from 'vite-plugin-doubleshot'

This package is ESM-only; use import syntax. No default export.

Quickstart

Adds the Doubleshot plugin to Vite config for building Electron main process.

// vite.config.ts
import { defineConfig } from 'vite'
import { VitePluginDoubleshot } from 'vite-plugin-doubleshot'

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [
    VitePluginDoubleshot({
      type: 'electron',
      main: 'dist/main/index.js',
      entry: 'src/index.ts',
      outDir: 'dist/main',
      external: ['electron']
    })
  ]
})