{"library":"pre-build-webpack","title":"Webpack Pre-Build Hook Plugin","description":"The `pre-build-webpack` package provides a Webpack plugin that allows developers to execute a custom callback function immediately before the Webpack build process commences. Currently at version 0.1.0, the package appears to be an early-stage project that has seen no updates in several years, suggesting it is no longer actively maintained. Its core functionality is to offer a simple hook for pre-build tasks, such as cleaning directories, preparing environment variables, or dynamically adjusting configuration, prior to any asset compilation. This differentiates it from post-build plugins like `on-build-webpack` by targeting an earlier stage in the compilation lifecycle. Given its age and low version number, users should be cautious about its compatibility with modern Webpack versions (v4, v5, or v6+) and the availability of similar or native functionality within Webpack itself.","language":"javascript","status":"abandoned","last_verified":"Wed Apr 22","install":{"commands":["npm install pre-build-webpack"],"cli":null},"imports":["const WebpackPreBuildPlugin = require('pre-build-webpack');"],"auth":{"required":false,"env_vars":[]},"quickstart":{"code":"const path = require('path');\nconst WebpackPreBuildPlugin = require('pre-build-webpack');\n\nmodule.exports = {\n  mode: 'development',\n  entry: './src/index.js',\n  output: {\n    filename: 'bundle.js',\n    path: path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist'),\n  },\n  plugins: [\n    new WebpackPreBuildPlugin(function(compiler) {\n      // This callback runs BEFORE the Webpack build starts.\n      // 'compiler' is typically the Webpack Compiler instance.\n      // The README example shows 'stats', but 'stats' is usually available\n      // AFTER the build. It's recommended to log and inspect the argument\n      // passed to understand its structure in your specific Webpack version.\n      console.log('--- Pre-build Webpack Plugin Fired ---');\n      console.log('Preparing build...');\n      // Example: Cleanup a directory before build\n      // const fs = require('fs');\n      // const distPath = path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist');\n      // if (fs.existsSync(distPath)) {\n      //   fs.rmdirSync(distPath, { recursive: true });\n      //   console.log('Cleaned ' + distPath);\n      // }\n      console.log('--- Pre-build tasks completed ---');\n    }),\n  ],\n};\n","lang":"javascript","description":"This quickstart demonstrates how to integrate `WebpackPreBuildPlugin` into a `webpack.config.js` file, showcasing a basic pre-build logging operation.","tag":null,"tag_description":null,"last_tested":null,"results":[]},"compatibility":null}