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.
webpack-cli info
Description
This package returns a set of information related to the local environment.
Installation
npm i -D @webpack-cli/info
yarn add -D @webpack-cli/info
Usage
npx webpack info [options]
webpack info [options]
Args / Flags
Output format
Flag | Description | Type |
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--output < json or markdown > | To get the output in a specified format | string |
Not supported for config
Options
Flag | Description | Type |
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--help | Show help | boolean |
--version | Show version number of @webpack-cli/info | boolean |