@webpack-cli/info

What is @webpack-cli/info?

The @webpack-cli/info package is a command-line utility that provides information about the system environment, and the configuration and dependencies of a webpack project. It is useful for debugging and sharing environment details with others, such as when seeking help with webpack-related issues.

What are @webpack-cli/info's main functionalities?

Environment Information

This command prints environment information like the operating system, node.js version, npm/yarn version, installed webpack version, and other details that might be relevant for debugging or issue reporting.

npx webpack info

Project Information

This command provides information specific to the webpack project, such as the webpack configuration and the versions of webpack-related packages installed in the project.

npx webpack info --project

Output as JSON

This command outputs the information in JSON format, which can be useful for automated parsing or integration with other tools.

npx webpack info --json

Custom Output

This command allows the user to specify the output format, such as markdown, which can be used for creating reports or documentation.

npx webpack info --output markdown

Other packages similar to @webpack-cli/info

envinfo

The envinfo package is similar to @webpack-cli/info in that it provides detailed information about the development environment. It is more general-purpose and not specific to webpack, offering information on system details, browsers, binaries, npm packages, and more.

webpack-bundle-analyzer

While not directly similar to @webpack-cli/info, webpack-bundle-analyzer provides insights into the contents of webpack bundles. It helps in understanding which modules take up space and how they are interconnected, which is useful for optimization purposes.

README

webpack-cli info

Note

This package is used by webpack-cli under-the-hood and is not intended for installation

Description

This package returns a set of information related to the local environment.

Installation

#npm
npm i -D @webpack-cli/info

#yarn
yarn add -D @webpack-cli/info

Usage

#npx
npx webpack info [options]

#global installation
webpack info [options]

Args / Flags

Output format

Flag	Description	Type
-o, --output < json or markdown >	To get the output in a specified format	string
-a, --additional-package <value...>	Adds additional packages to the output	string

Not supported for config

Options

Flag	Description	Type
--help	Show help	boolean
--version	Show version number of @webpack-cli/info	boolean