jstify

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jstify (v0.14.0) is a Browserify transform that pre-compiles Underscore and Lo-Dash templates with optional HTML minification via HTMLMinifier. It converts .ejs, .tpl, .jst, or .html files into CommonJS modules that export compiled template functions. Key differentiators: supports configurable engine (underscore, lodash, lodash-micro, or global), optional Lo-Dash imports simulation, customizable template and minifier options, and can disable minification. Release cadence is low (last release 2020-01-17). Typical use is within a Gulp/Grunt/webpack substitute legacy build pipeline.

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Install & Compatibility

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Code

Verified usage

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jstify transform (CommonJS require)

✓ const jstify = require('jstify');

✗ import jstify from 'jstify';

jstify is a Node.js transform, not a browser module. Use CommonJS require. It does not export a 'default' default export.

jstify/register (Node.js require hook)

✓ require('jstify/register')(/* opts */);

✗ require('jstify/register'); // missing calling as function

The register hook must be invoked with optional options object.

browserify transform usage

✓ b.transform('jstify', { engine: 'lodash' })

✗ b.transform(jstify, { engine: 'lodash' }) // passing the function directly instead of string

Pass the package name as a string, not the require'd function, when using with Browserify API.

Demonstrates using jstify as a Browserify transform with Lodash engine and custom minifier options.

const browserify = require('browserify'); const fs = require('fs'); const b = browserify('example/main.js'); b.transform('jstify', { engine: 'lodash', minifierOpts: { removeComments: false } }); b.bundle().pipe(fs.createWriteStream('bundle.js'));

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedjstify is no longer actively maintained. The last release was 0.14.0 in 2020.

fix

Consider migrating to a modern bundler like webpack or rollup with appropriate template loaders (e.g., underscore-template-loader).

affects: >=0.14.0

gotchaCommand-line options for templateOpts that require a RegExp do not work.

fix

Use the API (JavaScript) to pass RegExp options in templateOpts.

affects: >=0.1.0

gotchaSetting minifierOpts to false disables HTMLMinifier, but setting it to an object overrides defaults completely.

fix

To override individual minifier options, pass false for options you want to disable, not an empty object.

affects: >=0.1.0

deprecatedThe 'lodash' engine option generates module code that imports lodash. Consider using 'lodash-micro' for smaller bundles.

fix

Use engine: 'lodash-micro' if you only need _.escape and inline functions are not used.

affects: >=0.1.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'jstify'

jstify is not installed or missing from node_modules.

fix

Run 'npm install --save-dev jstify' to install it as a dev dependency.

TypeError: Cannot read property 'transform' of undefined

browserify instance not created correctly or jstify transform applied before bundler initialization.

fix

Ensure browserify is required and an instance is created before calling .transform. Example: var b = browserify(); b.transform('jstify');

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Version history

0.14.0latest on npm

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Dependencies

html-minifieroptionalUsed for HTML minification before template compilation.

through2requiredBrowserify transform stream dependency.

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/zertosh/jstify ↗

packagejstify ↗

homepagehttps://github.com/zertosh/jstify#readme ↗