webpack-entry-plus

1.0.19 verified Sat Apr 25 auth: no javascript maintenance

Generate dynamic webpack bundle output names from wildcarded entry files using an array of entry/output definitions. Version 1.0.19 is the latest release; the package is stable but infrequently updated. It supports both string and function-based output name transformations, and integrates with glob for wildcard matching. Unlike manual entry configuration, it avoids hardcoding bundle names, which is useful for CMS or multi-page architectures. Requires webpack 4+ and works with Node.js. No breaking changes since initial release, but it is not actively maintained.

Common errors

error Cannot find module 'webpack-entry-plus' ↓

cause Missing install or incorrect import path.

fix

Install: npm install --save-dev webpack-entry-plus, then use require('webpack-entry-plus')

error TypeError: entryPlus is not a function ↓

cause Incorrect import: using default import with ES module syntax or destructuring.

fix

Use const entryPlus = require('webpack-entry-plus');

error Error: The 'entry' option must be an object, function, or string ↓

cause Passing an invalid entry object, typically because outputName is not a string or function.

fix

Ensure each item in the array has a outputName that is either a string or a function returning a string.

error Module not found: Error: Can't resolve 'glob' ↓

cause Glob is not installed, but it is required only if you use glob.sync in your config.

fix

Install glob: npm install --save-dev glob

Warnings

gotcha Package exposes only one function. Ensure you are requiring correctly as default. ↓

fix Use const entryPlus = require('webpack-entry-plus');

gotcha The entryFiles array must contain file paths relative to your webpack context or absolute paths. Glob patterns from glob.sync() return relative paths which may need adjustment. ↓

fix Resolve paths relative to webpack's context or use absolute paths with glob.sync(..., { cwd: ... })

gotcha When using a function for outputName, it must return a string that will be used as the [name] in output. The function receives the full file path; ensure replacements produce valid filenames. ↓

fix Return a string that does not contain path separators (use replace to strip directories).

gotcha If outputName is a string, all entryFiles will be bundled into a single output chunk. This may not be intended if you want separate bundles. ↓

fix Use a function for outputName when you need separate bundles per entry file.

gotcha The package does not support webpack 5's new entry descriptor syntax (e.g., { import, dependOn }). Only an array of strings is accepted per entryFiles item. ↓

fix Use webpack's native entry configuration or another plugin if you need advanced entry features.

gotcha No type definitions provided. TypeScript users need to create a custom declaration file. ↓

fix Add a .d.ts file: declare module 'webpack-entry-plus' { const entryPlus: (entries: EntryItem[]) => any; export default entryPlus; }

gotcha The package uses require('glob') internally if not passed? No, it expects you to pass glob results. You must install glob separately. ↓

fix npm install --save-dev glob

Install

npm install webpack-entry-plus

yarn add webpack-entry-plus

pnpm add webpack-entry-plus

Imports

entryPlus
wrong
```
import entryPlus from 'webpack-entry-plus';
```
correct
```
const entryPlus = require('webpack-entry-plus');
```
Package does not ship ESM; only CommonJS require works. Use default import via require.

entryPlus

wrong

const { entryPlus } = require('webpack-entry-plus');

correct

const entryPlus = require('webpack-entry-plus');

Not a named export; the package exports a single function.

entryPlus

wrong

const eP = require('webpack-entry-plus').default;

correct

const entryPlus = require('webpack-entry-plus');

No .default property; use direct require.

Quickstart

Shows how to configure webpack with dynamic entry names using glob patterns and a function for output name transformation.

// webpack.config.js
const path = require('path');
const entryPlus = require('webpack-entry-plus');
const glob = require('glob');

const entryItems = [
  {
    entryFiles: ['file1.js'],
    outputName: 'bundle1'
  },
  {
    entryFiles: glob.sync('./pages/*.js'),
    outputName(item) {
      return item.replace('.js', '').replace(/^.*[\\/]/, '');
    }
  }
];

module.exports = {
  entry: entryPlus(entryItems),
  output: {
    filename: '[name].js',
    path: path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist')
  }
};