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typescript-compiler

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A JavaScript library that wraps the TypeScript command-line compiler, providing programmatic API to compile TypeScript files and strings. The library exposes compile(), compileString(), and compileStrings() methods, allowing developers to integrate TypeScript compilation into Node.js workflows without shelling out to tsc. It supports passing compiler options, error callbacks, and can handle multiple source files with reference tags. Version 1.4.1-2 is the latest release, updated sporadically; no active development observed since 2016. Unlike ts-node or ts-jest, this wrapper is minimal and does not include a resolver, so all imports must be fully resolved.

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SIG · TYPESCRIPT-COMPILE

typescript-compiler

serializationjavascriptv1.4.1-2

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Pass rate

0/ 6

Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

musl

18–22

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.

typescript-compiler

✓ const tsc = require('typescript-compiler')

✗ import tsc from 'typescript-compiler'

This package is CommonJS only; no ESM export available. Use require() to import.

compile

✓ tsc.compile(['file.ts'], ['--out', 'out.js'])

✗ tsc.compile('file.ts', { out: 'out.js' })

The second argument must be an array of string arguments, not an options object.

compileString

✓ var js = tsc.compileString('class A {}')

✗ var js = tsc.compileString('class A {}', { module: 'commonjs' })

Options must be passed as string array, not as object. Example: tsc.compileString(src, ['--module', 'commonjs'])

Shows how to load the library and compile a simple TypeScript string with compiler arguments.

const tsc = require('typescript-compiler'); // Compile a TypeScript string const result = tsc.compileString('let x: number = 1;', ['--noLib', '--target', 'ES5']); console.log(result);

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedThe 'options' parameter is deprecated and will be removed in the next version.

fix

Use tscArgs string array instead of the options object.

affects: >=1.0

gotchaPackage bundles an outdated TypeScript compiler (likely 1.x).

fix

Install a separate TypeScript version and use the 'options' parameter to point to a different compiler? Not supported. Consider using ts-node or a modern wrapper.

affects: >=1.0

gotchaMissing TypeScript dependency: The package does not list 'typescript' as a peer dependency.

fix

Ensure 'typescript' is installed separately if you want to use a different version.

affects: >=1.0

breakingcompileStrings() expects a Map/dictionary object, not an array.

fix

Pass an object with filenames as keys and source code as values.

affects: >=1.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Cannot find module 'typescript-compiler'

npm install failed or package not in node_modules.

fix

Run 'npm install typescript-compiler' and ensure it is in your package.json.

tsc.compile is not a function

Incorrect import using ES6 import syntax.

fix

Use 'const tsc = require('typescript-compiler')' instead of 'import'.

The 'options' parameter is deprecated and will be removed.

Passing second argument as an options object to compile/compileString.

fix

Pass compiler arguments as a string array (e.g., ['--out', 'file.js']) instead of an object.

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Version history

1.4.1-2latest on npm

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Dependencies

typescriptoptionalBundles a copy of TypeScript compiler; must match version expected by the wrapper.

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/theblacksmith/typescript-compiler ↗

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