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webpack-externalize-lodash

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A utility function for webpack that externalizes lodash from your bundle, handling all common import patterns (lodash, lodash-es, lodash-specific submodules like lodash/get, lodash-es/get, lodash.get). Version 1.0.1, stable. Unlike simple externals config like { lodash: '_' }, this package uses webpack's externals function to cover edge cases where lodash is imported in multiple ways by different dependencies, preventing duplicate inclusion. Lightweight, no dependencies.

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webpack-externalize-lodash

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Pass rate

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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.

default

✓ const externalizeLodash = require('webpack-externalize-lodash');

✗ import externalizeLodash from 'webpack-externalize-lodash';

This package provides a CommonJS export, so use require(). ESM import may work in some bundlers but not guaranteed.

default as function in externals array

✓ externals: [ require('webpack-externalize-lodash') ]

✗ externals: [ 'webpack-externalize-lodash' ]

The package returns a function, not a string or object. Do not use string reference.

Shows how to add the externalize utility to webpack externals array to prevent lodash double inclusion.

// webpack.config.js const externalizeLodash = require('webpack-externalize-lodash'); module.exports = { // ... other config externals: [ // your other externals externalizeLodash ] };

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe package only externalizes lodash; it does not include lodash in your bundle. You must ensure lodash is available as a global (e.g., via CDN or script tag) or included separately.

fix

Add a script tag for lodash in your HTML or use a different externals configuration.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaDoes not handle lodash/fp imports (e.g., import get from 'lodash/fp/get'). These will still be bundled unless handled separately.

fix

Extend externals function manually to cover lodash/fp paths or use a more comprehensive externalization library.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Cannot find module 'webpack-externalize-lodash'

Package not installed or located in node_modules.

fix

Run 'npm install webpack-externalize-lodash' and ensure your webpack config file is in the project root.

TypeError: externals[i] is not a function

The externals array contains a string instead of the required function.

fix

Replace 'webpack-externalize-lodash' with require('webpack-externalize-lodash') in externals.

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Version history

1.0.1latest on npm

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