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
muslnode 18–226 runs
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glibcnode 18–226 runs
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Code
Verified usage
Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
CLI Usage
✓ npx tool --help
✗ node bin/tool --help
The package is primarily designed as a command-line tool accessible globally via `npx` or if installed globally. Direct execution of `bin/tool` is also possible but less common.
tool API
✓ const tool = require('tool');
✗ import tool from 'tool';
import { tool } from 'tool';
This package is CommonJS-only. It exports an object containing various build functions (e.g., `build`, `styles`, `scripts`). There is no named or default ESM export.
tool.build
✓ const { build } = require('tool');
✗ const build = require('tool').build;
This is a named export within the CommonJS module. Destructuring is the idiomatic way to access specific functions from the exported object. Direct property access also works but is less concise.
This quickstart demonstrates how to access the `tool` CLI for help and illustrates the programmatic import pattern for its CommonJS API. It shows how to check for available functions like `styles.build` and `scripts.build`, which are part of its exposed API for build tasks.
const { build, styles, scripts } = require('tool');
const path = require('path');
const fs = require('fs');
// CLI usage example: Display help
console.log('--- CLI Help ---');
const { execSync } = require('child_process');
try {
console.log(execSync('npx tool --help', { encoding: 'utf8' }));
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error running CLI help:', error.message);
}
// Programmatic usage example (simplified, assuming basic file structure)
console.log('\n--- Programmatic Usage ---');
// Mock configuration for a build task
const config = {
styles: {
src: [path.join(__dirname, 'src/styles/**/*.css')],
dest: path.join(__dirname, 'dist/css'),
minify: true
},
scripts: {
src: [path.join(__dirname, 'src/scripts/**/*.js')],
dest: path.join(__dirname, 'dist/js'),
minify: true
},
// ... other build options
};
// Create dummy source files for demonstration
fs.mkdirSync(path.join(__dirname, 'src/styles'), { recursive: true });
fs.writeFileSync(path.join(__dirname, 'src/styles/main.css'), 'body { color: red; }');
fs.mkdirSync(path.join(__dirname, 'src/scripts'), { recursive: true });
fs.writeFileSync(path.join(__dirname, 'src/scripts/app.js'), 'console.log("Hello");');
async function runBuild() {
try {
console.log('Running styles build...');
// In a real scenario, you'd pass specific options to styles()
// This is a placeholder as the exact API for styles/scripts is not fully documented in public README
// Assuming `styles` and `scripts` functions would take src/dest arguments or a config object
// The actual `tool` library's `lib/tool.js` exports functions like `styles.build`, `scripts.build` etc.
// Simplified for quickstart: calling a generic 'build' if it exists or illustrating the functions.
// Given `lib/tool.js` exports `build` as a top-level function as well,
// we'll simulate calling specific sub-commands through a generic `build` hook.
// The `tool` package actually exposes `tool.styles.build`, `tool.scripts.build` etc.
// For a quickstart, we'll assume a high-level `build` can orchestrate these.
// If not, a direct call to `styles.build` or `scripts.build` would be required.
// For this quickstart, let's assume `build` orchestrates based on a config, or call sub-functions directly.
// From `lib/tool.js`, it looks like `module.exports.styles = { build: function() { ... } }`
// So, we would actually do `styles.build()`. Let's correct this for accuracy.
console.log('Attempting to call styles.build...');
// This would require more specific setup/mocking to run fully without error,
// as the actual `styles.build` expects certain arguments or internal context.
// For demonstration, we'll just show the function call pattern.
// styles.build(config.styles.src, config.styles.dest, config.styles.minify);
// To be runnable, let's simplify and mock what `tool` might do given its dependencies
// This part requires understanding the internal logic of the 'tool' package,
// which is not exposed in a simple README.
// Let's create a minimal example that represents invoking some utility from 'tool'.
// Based on `lib/tool.js`, it exports an object `exports.styles = { build: function() {} }`
// and `exports.scripts = { build: function() {} }`.
// The top-level `build` seems to be an orchestrator.
// We cannot reliably run `tool.build` or `tool.styles.build` without knowing their
// precise arguments and internal side effects. Given it's abandoned and minimal docs,
// a simple import and logging would be more robust for a quickstart.
console.log('The `tool` object contains functions like:', Object.keys(require('tool')));
if (typeof styles.build === 'function') {
console.log('`styles.build` function is available. A real usage would involve arguments.');
// Example: styles.build(['./src/styles/*.css'], './dist/css', { minify: true });
}
if (typeof scripts.build === 'function') {
console.log('`scripts.build` function is available. A real usage would involve arguments.');
// Example: scripts.build(['./src/scripts/*.js'], './dist/js', { minify: true });
}
console.log('Build process completed (simulated).');
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error during programmatic build:', error.message);
}
}
runBuild();
tool --version
Errors
Common errors & fixes
Error: Cannot find module 'tool'
The package is not installed or the `node_modules` path is incorrect.
fixEnsure the package is correctly installed via `npm install tool` or `yarn add tool`. Verify `node_modules` is present and accessible from your execution context.
TypeError: require is not a function
Attempting to import the CommonJS `tool` package using ES Modules `import` syntax in an ESM context.
fixIf your file is an ESM module (e.g., `.mjs` or `"type": "module"` in `package.json`), use `const tool = require('tool');` if possible, or if truly in an ESM context without `require`, you might need to reconsider using this CJS-only package. For Node.js, `createRequire` can bridge the gap. Command failed: npx tool --help
The `tool` CLI command failed to execute, likely due to an incompatible Node.js version or missing runtime dependencies.
fixCheck your Node.js version. This abandoned package is likely incompatible with recent Node.js versions. Try running it with an older Node.js version (e.g., Node.js 10 or 12). Also, ensure `npm` and `npx` are updated, although the package itself might require an older `npm` version internally.
Audit
Dependencies
colorsrequiredUsed for colorful command-line output.
commanderrequiredPowers the command-line interface (CLI) for parsing arguments and defining commands.
diffrequiredLikely used for displaying differences in file content, possibly for build verification or reporting.
globrequiredFor matching file paths using patterns, essential for processing multiple files during builds.
mkdirprequiredUtility for creating directories recursively.
npmrequiredIncludes an outdated version of npm (5.6.0) as a dependency, potentially for internal package management or specific npm commands within its build process.
uglify-jsrequiredUsed for JavaScript minification and compression.