stringify

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Browserify transform to require() text files (HTML, templates, etc.) as strings in client-side JavaScript. Version 5.2.0 is the latest release; the package is no longer actively maintained by the author but accepts PRs. It supports Node >=4.0.0 (tested up to 8.1.3). Key differentiators: simple setup, optional minification via html-minifier, Node.js require hook. Alternatives like brfs or rawify are more actively maintained.

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Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

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musl

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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.

stringify

✓ const stringify = require('stringify');

✗ import stringify from 'stringify';

Package is CommonJS only; no ESM or default export.

stringify.registerWithRequire

✓ stringify.registerWithRequire({...});

✗ require('stringify').registerWithRequire({...}); (works but less common)

Called after requiring stringify as shown.

browserify transform

✓ browserify().transform(stringify, { appliesTo: { includeExtensions: ['.html'] } })

✗ browserify().transform('stringify', ...)

The transform must be passed as a function, not a string, and MUST be called before .add()

Shows how to use stringify with Browserify to bundle HTML files as strings.

const browserify = require('browserify'); const stringify = require('stringify'); const fs = require('fs'); const b = browserify(); b.transform(stringify, { appliesTo: { includeExtensions: ['.html'] } }); b.add('./entry.js'); b.bundle().pipe(fs.createWriteStream('bundle.js')); // entry.js: // const template = require('./template.html'); // console.log(template);

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedPackage no longer actively maintained; open issues may not be addressed.

fix

Consider migrating to brfs, rawify, or other actively maintained transforms.

affects: *

gotchaThe transform MUST be applied via .transform() before .add() — order matters.

fix

Always call .transform() first, then .add().

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gotchaNode.js usage via stringify.registerWithRequire() might conflict with Browserify usage if both are used in same process.

fix

Use separate processes or modules for Node.js and Browserify builds.

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gotchaRequiring configuration from package.json may lead to unexpected behavior if key is a file path relative to cwd.

fix

Ensure the path in the 'stringify' key is correct relative to process.cwd().

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Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'html-minifier'

Missing dependency when minify option is enabled.

fix

Run 'npm install html-minifier --save' or disable minify option.

TypeError: Cannot read property 'includeExtensions' of undefined

appliesTo option not provided correctly when calling .transform().

fix

Provide an object with appliesTo.includeExtensions array, e.g., { appliesTo: { includeExtensions: ['.html'] } }.

SyntaxError: Unexpected token ILLEGAL in JSON at position 0

Using require() on a file without applying the transform first.

fix

Ensure stringify transform is applied in Browserify config before bundling.

Upgrade

Version history

0.1.1latest on npm

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Dependencies

html-minifieroptionalUsed for optional minification of stringified files

through2requiredTransform stream dependency for Browserify

browserify-transform-toolsrequiredRequired for Browserify transform functionality

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/JohnPostlethwait/stringify ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/stringify ↗