@netlify/build

What is @netlify/build?

@netlify/build is a Node.js library that allows you to programmatically run Netlify Build plugins. It provides a way to automate and customize the build process for Netlify sites, enabling you to extend and modify the default behavior of Netlify's build system.

What are @netlify/build's main functionalities?

Running Build Plugins

This feature allows you to run Netlify Build plugins programmatically. The code sample demonstrates how to configure and run a build with a specific plugin and environment settings.

const { build } = require('@netlify/build');

(async () => {
  const result = await build({
    config: {
      build: {
        publish: 'dist',
        environment: {
          NODE_ENV: 'production'
        }
      },
      plugins: [
        {
          package: '@netlify/plugin-example',
          inputs: {
            exampleInput: 'value'
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  });
  console.log(result);
})();

Custom Build Configuration

This feature allows you to customize the build configuration, such as specifying the publish directory and build command. The code sample shows how to set a custom build command and publish directory.

const { build } = require('@netlify/build');

(async () => {
  const result = await build({
    config: {
      build: {
        publish: 'public',
        command: 'npm run build'
      }
    }
  });
  console.log(result);
})();

Handling Build Events

This feature allows you to handle build events such as success and error. The code sample demonstrates how to log messages based on the build outcome.

const { build } = require('@netlify/build');

(async () => {
  const result = await build({
    config: {
      build: {
        publish: 'dist'
      }
    },
    events: {
      onSuccess: () => {
        console.log('Build succeeded!');
      },
      onError: (error) => {
        console.error('Build failed:', error);
      }
    }
  });
})();

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grunt

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webpack

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