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typescript-closure-compiler

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Patches the TypeScript compiler to generate JSDoc annotations for Google Closure Compiler integration. Stable version 1.8.11 is compatible with TypeScript 1.8.10. Release cadence matches TypeScript major.minor versions. This package is a niche tool specifically for combining TypeScript with Closure Compiler's advanced optimizations, unlike general-purpose TypeScript compilers. It provides a CLI command `tscc` that replaces `tsc` and adds options for entry points, exports, and externs. Not actively maintained; last release in 2016. Users should be aware of TypeScript version lock-in and potential issues with modern TypeScript features.

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · TYPESCRIPT-CLOSURE

typescript-closure-compiler

devopsjavascriptv1.8.11

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

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

tscc

✓ npx tscc app.ts

✗ npm install -g typescript-closure-compiler && tscc app.ts

CLI tool; install globally or use npx. Not a library import.

default export (none)

✓ No programmatic API exposed; use CLI or gulp plugin.

✗ import { compile } from 'typescript-closure-compiler'

Package does not export any JavaScript API; only CLI.

gulp-typescript-closure-compiler

✓ const gulpTscc = require('gulp-typescript-closure-compiler')

✗ import gulpTscc from 'typescript-closure-compiler'

Separate gulp plugin package, not this package.

Demonstrates installation, basic usage, common options (entry, export, externs), and tsconfig.json usage for the tscc CLI.

// Install globally npm install -g typescript-closure-compiler // Compile a TypeScript file tscc app.ts // With options: entry point and export name tscc app.ts --module commonjs --entry app.ts --exportAs App // Using tsconfig.json with externs // tsconfig.json: { "compilerOptions": { "module": "commonjs" }, "files": ["app.ts"], "externs": ["externs/app-externs.d.ts"], "externsOutFile": "externs.js" } // Then run: tscc --project .

tscc --version

Debug

Known issues

breakingPackage is compatible only with TypeScript 1.8.10. Using with newer TypeScript versions will likely break.

fix

Pin to TypeScript 1.8.x; do not upgrade TypeScript without upgrading this package.

affects: >=2.0

deprecatedProject appears abandoned; last release 2016, no updates since.

fix

Consider alternatives like tsickle or direct Closure Compiler usage.

affects: all

gotchaThe --module flag is only for compilation; modules are not preserved in output because all code is bundled into one file.

fix

Do not rely on module syntax in output; code will be concatenated into a single file without module wrappers.

affects: all

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'typescript'

typescript-closure-compiler requires TypeScript 1.8.10 installed in the same directory or globally.

fix

Run 'npm install -g typescript@1.8.10' alongside typescript-closure-compiler.

error TS5023: Unknown compiler option 'externs'.

Using typescript-closure-compiler (tscc) instead of tsc? The option 'externs' is only supported by tscc.

fix

Use 'tscc' command instead of 'tsc' when employing package-specific options.

Upgrade

Version history

1.8.11latest on npm

Audit

Dependencies

typescriptrequiredThe patched compiler is built on TypeScript 1.8.10 and may not work with other versions.

Agent activity

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/sagifogel/typescript-closure-compiler ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/typescript-closure-compiler ↗