vite-plugin-obfuscator

1.0.5 verified Mon Apr 27 auth: no javascript

Vite plugin that integrates javascript-obfuscator to obfuscate JavaScript files during the build process. Version 1.0.5 is the latest stable release with minimal maintenance cadence. Key differentiator: seamless integration with Vite's build pipeline, applying obfuscation as a Rollup plugin. Alternatives like webpack-obfuscator require different configuration. Not actively maintained, but functional for basic obfuscation needs.

Common errors

error Plugin doesn't work: 'javascript-obfuscator' is not installed ↓

cause Missing peer dependency 'javascript-obfuscator'.

fix

Install it: 'npm install --save-dev javascript-obfuscator'

error TypeError: viteObfuscateFile is not a function ↓

cause Incorrect import (default instead of named).

fix

Use named import: import { viteObfuscateFile } from 'vite-plugin-obfuscator'

error Cannot find module 'vite-plugin-obfuscator' ↓

cause Package not installed or outdated version.

fix

Install the package: 'npm install --save-dev vite-plugin-obfuscator@latest'

Warnings

gotcha The plugin only works during production build (vite build); dev server does not run obfuscation. ↓

fix Ensure obfuscation is applied via build, not serve.

deprecated Plugin is not actively maintained; may not work with latest Vite versions. ↓

fix Consider using a more maintained alternative like vite-plugin-javascript-obfuscator.

breaking In version 1.0.0, the import path changed from 'vite-plugin-obfuscator/dist/index.js' to 'vite-plugin-obfuscator'. ↓

fix Update import to 'vite-plugin-obfuscator'.

gotcha javascript-obfuscator must be installed as a project dependency; it is a peer dependency but not automatically installed. ↓

fix Run 'npm install --save-dev javascript-obfuscator'.

Install

npm install vite-plugin-obfuscator

yarn add vite-plugin-obfuscator

pnpm add vite-plugin-obfuscator

Imports

viteObfuscateFile

wrong

import viteObfuscateFile from 'vite-plugin-obfuscator'

correct

import { viteObfuscateFile } from 'vite-plugin-obfuscator'

Default export is not available; must use named import.

Quickstart

Demonstrates how to add the obfuscation plugin to a Vite project with sample options.

// vite.config.js
import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
import { viteObfuscateFile } from 'vite-plugin-obfuscator';

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [
    viteObfuscateFile({
      compact: true,
      controlFlowFlattening: true,
      // Add other javascript-obfuscator options here
    })
  ]
});