webpack-webmanifest-loader

A minimalistic webpack loader that generates Web App Manifest files (webmanifest) and processes icon URLs with cache busting. It requires webpack 5.1+ and has zero runtime dependencies. Unlike plugins that generate manifests separately, this loader integrates into webpack's module graph, allowing icons to be processed through the asset module pipeline. Version 2.0.2 is the latest stable release, with the package renamed from webpack-webmanifest-plugin in v2.0.1. Release cadence is sporadic, with no updates since late 2021. Key differentiators: zero dependencies, content hash support for icons, and simple configuration.