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babel-preset-github

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GitHub.com's official Babel preset for transpiling JavaScript. Current version 3.2.1 (released 2019, last updated 2019-08-08). Based on `@babel/preset-env` with curated set of plugins used by GitHub.com, including support for ES2018+ and some non-standard features. Targets GitHub's browser support matrix by default, but supports custom browserlist targets. Limited release cadence and narrow scope (primarily for internal GitHub usage). Minimal community adoption outside GitHub.

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babel-preset-github

devopsjavascriptv3.2.1

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Pass rate

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Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

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musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–226 runs

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glibc

node 18–226 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

default

✓ module.exports = require('babel-preset-github')

✗ import preset from 'babel-preset-github'

Babel presets are CommonJS; use require() in .babelrc.js or webpack config. ESM import may work in some environments but is not recommended.

preset

✓ "presets": ["github"]

✗ "presets": ["babel-preset-github"]

In .babelrc, use short name 'github'. Babel resolves 'babel-preset-' prefix automatically.

targets

✓ "presets": [["github", {"targets": {"browsers": ["last 1 version"]}}]]

✗ "presets": [["github", {"browsers": ["last 1 version"]}]]

Browser targets must be nested under 'targets.browsers' key, consistent with @babel/preset-env.

Shows how to configure babel-preset-github in .babelrc file with optional browserslist customization.

// Install: npm install --save-dev babel-preset-github @babel/core // .babelrc { "presets": ["github"] } // Or with custom browsers: { "presets": [ ["github", { "targets": { "browsers": ["last 2 versions", "not ie <= 11"] } }] ] }

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedbabel-preset-github is no longer actively maintained by GitHub; consider using @babel/preset-env directly with appropriate targets.

fix

Switch to @babel/preset-env with 'github' browserlist (e.g. 'last 1 chrome version, last 1 firefox version, last 1 safari version')

affects: >=3.0.0

gotchaThe 'targets' option expects { browsers: array } format, not top-level array.

fix

Use "presets": [["github", {"targets": {"browsers": ["last 1 version"]}}]]

affects: >=3.0.0

gotchaDefault browser targets are outdated and may not match GitHub's current browser support.

fix

Specify explicit browserslist targets that match your project's requirements.

affects: >=3.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'babel-preset-github'

Missing package installation or incorrect module resolution

fix

Run npm install --save-dev babel-preset-github @babel/core and ensure node_modules is intact.

Error: [BABEL] Unknown presets: github

Preset name not resolved; Babel cannot find 'babel-preset-github' in node_modules

fix

Ensure the package is installed and .babelrc uses short name 'github' (not 'babel-preset-github').

Error: Plugin/Preset files are not allowed to export anything but a function

Using an ES module import for babel-preset-github in a .babelrc.js file that expects CommonJS

fix

Use require() instead of import: const preset = require('babel-preset-github')

Upgrade

Version history

3.2.1latest on npm

Audit

Dependencies

@babel/coreoptionalRequired peer dependency for any Babel preset

@babel/preset-envrequiredCore underlying preset used for transpilation

@babel/plugin-proposal-class-propertiesrequiredTransforms static class properties

Agent activity

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/github/babel-preset-github ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/babel-preset-github ↗