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npm-install-webpack-plugin-cn

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Webpack plugin that automatically installs and saves missing npm dependencies during development. Version 2.0.4 is deprecated; the package was last updated in 2017 and is no longer actively maintained. It works with JavaScript (require/import), CSS @import, and Webpack loaders, but has known issues with newer Webpack versions and Node.js releases. Alternatives include webpack-auto-inject-version or manual dependency management.

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npm-install-webpack-plugin-cn

devopsjavascriptv2.0.4

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Pass rate

0/ 6

Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

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

✓ const NpmInstallPlugin = require('npm-install-webpack-plugin');

✗ import NpmInstallPlugin from 'npm-install-webpack-plugin';

CJS-only; no default ESM export. Use require.

NpmInstallPlugin

✓ const NpmInstallPlugin = require('npm-install-webpack-plugin'); plugins: [new NpmInstallPlugin()]

✗ plugins: [new require('npm-install-webpack-plugin')()]

Correct way is to assign the require to a variable, then instantiate.

options object

✓ new NpmInstallPlugin({ saveDev: true })

✗ new NpmInstallPlugin({ saveDev: true })

Options are passed as object; common mistake is to forget to call new.

Shows how to configure the plugin in webpack.config.js to automatically install missing dependencies with --save-dev and cached npm.

// webpack.config.js const NpmInstallPlugin = require('npm-install-webpack-plugin'); module.exports = { entry: './src/index.js', output: { path: './dist', filename: 'bundle.js' }, plugins: [ new NpmInstallPlugin({ saveDev: true, cacheMin: 999999 }) ] };

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedPackage is deprecated and no longer maintained.

fix

Use a maintained alternative or manually handle dependency installation.

affects: >=0

breakingIncompatible with Webpack 4+ due to plugin API changes.

fix

Do not use with Webpack 4+; consider using webpack-auto-inject-version or similar.

affects: 2.0.4

gotchaMay corrupt .babelrc if JSON is invalid (fixed in v4.0.5 but this version is 2.0.4).

fix

Ensure .babelrc is valid JSON; upgrade to v4.0.5+ if possible.

affects: <4.0.5

gotchaThe plugin modifies node_modules during Webpack compilation, which can cause race conditions with npm/yarn lock files.

fix

Use with caution; prefer pre-installing dependencies via npm install before build.

affects: >=0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'npm-install-webpack-plugin'

Plugin not installed or installed globally.

fix

Run 'npm install --save-dev npm-install-webpack-plugin' in your project directory.

TypeError: NpmInstallPlugin is not a constructor

Incorrect import style (e.g., used import or forgot to call require).

fix

Use 'const NpmInstallPlugin = require('npm-install-webpack-plugin');' then 'new NpmInstallPlugin()'.

npm ERR! missing: npm-install-webpack-plugin@2.0.4

Plugin version mismatch or not installed.

fix

Run 'npm install --save-dev npm-install-webpack-plugin@2.0.4' to install the exact version.

Upgrade

Version history

2.0.4latest on npm

Audit

Dependencies

webpackrequiredRequired as a peer dependency to function as a Webpack plugin

Agent activity

2 hits · last 30 days

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/ericclemmons/npm-install-webpack-plugin ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/npm-install-webpack-plugin-cn ↗