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Build tool that copies an Electron app repository, uglifies JavaScript and CSS, installs dependencies, and packages using electron-packager. Version 1.0.9 is the latest but appears unmaintained since 2016 (no recent updates). Differentiators: combines uglification, minification, and packaging in one CLI. Alternatives: electron-builder, electron-forge. Relies on outdated dependencies like babel 5.x and minifier; not recommended for new projects due to lack of updates and potential security issues with nested dependencies.

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electron-compiler
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Install & Compatibility
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electron-compiler
✓ CLI tool, no import
✗ Not a library - use as CLI command
This is a CLI tool, not a module. Install globally or use npx.

Demonstrates installing the CLI and running it on an Electron app directory.

# Install globally npm install -g electron-compiler # Run on your app directory electron-compiler /path/to/electron-app
electron-compiler --version
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Known issues
gotchaPackage uses deprecated babel 5.x for uglification, which may fail with modern JavaScript syntax.
fix
Use electron-builder or electron-forge instead.
affects: <=1.0.9
securitycolors.js and faker.js supply chain incident (2022) - this package's dependency on colors.js may still be vulnerable.
fix
Avoid using this package; update to a maintained alternative.
affects: all
breakingAs of v1.0.1, babel replaced uglify-js; expect different behavior for ES6+ syntax.
fix
Ensure your code is transpiled to ES5 or use a modern builder.
affects: >=1.0.1
Errors
Common errors & fixes
Error: Cannot find module 'babel'
babel dependency not installed or outdated.
fix
Run 'npm install' in the electron-compiler directory or use a newer version of the tool.
Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, open 'package.json'
The specified path does not contain a package.json.
fix
Ensure you provide the correct path to your Electron app root.
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Version history
1.0.9latest on npm
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Dependencies
electron-packagerrequiredused for packaging the final app
babelrequiredused for uglifying JavaScript, version 5.x
colorsrequiredused for log colors, known supply chain risk
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Resources
githubhttps://github.com/andrezammit/electron-compiler ↗
packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/electron-compiler ↗
homepagehttps://andrezammit.github.io/electron-compiler/ ↗
electron-compiler — npm install electron-compiler · libregistry