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save-remote-file-webpack-plugin

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Webpack 4 plugin that downloads remote files (e.g., analytics.js) during the build process and saves them locally with content hashes for cache busting. Version 1.1.0 is the latest stable release, offering a `hash` option to toggle content hashing. It integrates with `manifest-webpack-plugin` by emitting downloaded files. Designed for developers needing to self-host external scripts without manual downloads or build hooks.

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save-remote-file-webpack-plugin

devopsjavascriptv1.1.0

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

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Code

Verified usage

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

SaveRemoteFilePlugin

✓ const SaveRemoteFilePlugin = require('save-remote-file-webpack-plugin');

✗ import SaveRemoteFilePlugin from 'save-remote-file-webpack-plugin';

Plugin is CommonJS only; ESM import does not work unless transpiled or using bundler resolution.

SaveRemoteFilePlugin

✓ const { default: SaveRemoteFilePlugin } = require('save-remote-file-webpack-plugin');

✗ const { SaveRemoteFilePlugin } = require('save-remote-file-webpack-plugin');

Do not use named export; the plugin is exported as default, not named.

SaveRemoteFilePlugin

✓ new SaveRemoteFilePlugin([{ url: '...', filepath: '...' }])

✗ new SaveRemoteFilePlugin({ url: '...', filepath: '...' })

Constructor expects an array of option objects, even for a single file.

Shows how to require and configure the plugin in a webpack 4 config, downloading one remote file with content hashing enabled.

const SaveRemoteFilePlugin = require('save-remote-file-webpack-plugin'); module.exports = { entry: './src/index.js', output: { path: path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist'), filename: 'bundle.js', }, plugins: [ new SaveRemoteFilePlugin([ { url: 'https://example.com/external.js', filepath: 'js/external.js', hash: true, }, ]), ], };

Debug

Known issues

breakingIn version 1.0.0, files were saved without content hashes. Upgrade to >=1.0.1 for hash support.

fix

Update to version 1.0.1 or later: npm install save-remote-file-webpack-plugin@latest

affects: <=1.0.0

gotchaThe plugin expects an array of option objects, even for a single file. Passing an object will cause an error.

fix

Wrap single config in an array: new SaveRemoteFilePlugin([{ url: '...', filepath: '...' }])

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThe imported module is the default export, not a named export. Destructuring will result in undefined.

fix

Use require('save-remote-file-webpack-plugin') directly, not { SaveRemoteFilePlugin }.

affects: >=1.0.0

deprecatedPlugin is designed for webpack 4 only; not guaranteed to work with webpack 5 due to internal API changes.

fix

Consider using webpack 5 compatible alternatives or migrate to fetch in build scripts.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: SaveRemoteFilePlugin is not a constructor

Using named import via destructuring, which returns undefined.

fix

Use const SaveRemoteFilePlugin = require('save-remote-file-webpack-plugin');

Error: options must be an array

Passing a single object instead of an array to the constructor.

fix

Wrap option in array: new SaveRemoteFilePlugin([{ url: '...', filepath: '...' }])

Error: Cannot find module 'download'

Missing dependency 'download' which is required at runtime.

fix

Install the 'download' package: npm install download

Upgrade

Version history

1.1.0latest on npm

Audit

Dependencies

webpackrequiredPeer dependency; plugin targets webpack 4

downloadrequiredUsed to download remote files without temporary disk storage

Agent activity

4 hits · last 30 days

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/nystudio107/save-remote-file-webpack-plugin ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/save-remote-file-webpack-plugin ↗