Powerlines is a 'framework framework' and build toolkit (currently at version 0.42.41) designed to simplify the use of modern development tools and improve developer experience. Developed by Storm Software, it achieves this by providing a unified abstraction layer over various build ecosystems such as Vite, Rollup, Webpack, esbuild, Nuxt, Astro, and Next.js. It supports generating virtual or actual code modules, streamlining complex build configurations. The project maintains a very active, rapid release cadence with frequent updates across its core and plugin packages, reflecting its ongoing development. Its key differentiator is its ambition to be a meta-framework, offering a consistent approach to tooling integration and module generation, contrasting with single-bundler-focused solutions. While highly functional, it is still in an initial development phase, and users should expect potential bugs and API evolution.
npm install powerlinesVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Demonstrates setting up `powerlines.config.ts` with `definePowerlinesConfig`, integrating Vite and esbuild plugins, and adding a custom plugin with basic hooks.
Monitor GitHub issues and releases for stability improvements. Plan for potential breaking changes in minor versions. Report bugs to the developers.
Always pin exact versions (`'powerlines': '0.x.y'`) rather than using ranges (`'^0.x.y'`). Thoroughly review release notes for each update to identify breaking changes and necessary code modifications.
Ensure all necessary peer dependencies for the specific plugins you use are explicitly installed in your project. Pay close attention to the version requirements listed in the `package.json` for compatibility.
Run `pnpm add -D powerlines` (or `npm install -D powerlines`, `yarn add -D powerlines`) to install the core package. Also, ensure any specific `@powerlines/plugin-*` packages are installed if you are using them.
Ensure your configuration file (`powerlines.config.ts`) is treated as an ESM module (e.g., using `type: 'module'` in `package.json` or configuring your bundler/TypeScript compiler accordingly). Verify the `powerlines` package version is compatible with your setup.
Install the required peer dependency with the correct version. For example, if 'vite@^4.0.0' is required, run `pnpm add -D vite@latest` (or the specific compatible version).