webpack-command

0.5.1 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript maintenance

webpack-command (v0.5.1) is a lightweight, modular CLI for webpack 4 that provides an enhanced user experience over webpack-cli. It features extendable configurations, custom reporters, support for configs in JSON/YAML/JS, and did-you-mean flag suggestions. Requires Node >=8.9.0 and webpack ^4.4.0. The package is in maintenance mode; the recommended successor is webpack-nano. Key differentiator: significantly smaller package size (24% of webpack-cli) and richer default output via webpack-stylish. Release cadence: irregular, last release 0.5.1.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'webpack' ↓

cause webpack is not installed or is a devDependency not available globally.

fix

Run npm install webpack --save-dev and use npx or local node_modules.

error Error: webpack-command cannot be installed together with webpack-cli. ↓

cause Both packages export a 'webpack' binary, causing conflicts.

fix

Run npm uninstall webpack-cli and then install webpack-command.

error Error: Unknown argument: --mode ↓

cause The --mode flag is not supported by webpack-command; use --define-process-env-node-env or configuration file.

fix

Set mode in webpack config (module.exports.mode) or use environment variable NODE_ENV.

Warnings

breaking Node v8 minimum: version 0.5.0 dropped support for Node v6. ↓

fix Upgrade Node to >=8.9.0.

deprecated webpack-command is in maintenance mode. The recommended alternative is webpack-nano. ↓

fix Migrate to webpack-nano (https://www.npmjs.com/package/webpack-nano).

gotcha Cannot be installed alongside webpack-cli because both export a 'webpack' binary. ↓

fix Uninstall webpack-cli before installing webpack-command: npm uninstall webpack-cli.

gotcha Requires webpack ^4.4.0; not compatible with webpack 5. ↓

fix Use webpack 4.x or switch to a webpack 5-compatible CLI like webpack-cli.

Install

npm install webpack-command

yarn add webpack-command

pnpm add webpack-command

Imports

webpack-command (CLI)
wrong
```
webpack --help
```
correct
```
wp --help
```
The primary binary is `wp` to avoid conflict with webpack-cli. The `webpack` binary may also be used if no other webpack CLI is installed.
Programmatic API (not officially exported)
wrong
```
import webpackCmd from 'webpack-command';
```
correct
```
const webpackCmd = require('webpack-command');
```
webpack-command is primarily a CLI tool; its programmatic API is not well documented and may not be stable. CommonJS require is used.
Custom reporter
```
// Implement your own reporter by passing --reporter option
```
No official export for reporter interface. See documentation for creating custom reporters via configuration.

Quickstart

Install webpack-command and webpack as dev dependencies, then run the CLI with entry and output files.

npm install webpack-command webpack --save-dev
# basic usage: wp ./src/index.js --output ./dist/bundle.js