ncc ☆

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Description:
Compile a Node.js project into a single file

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.38.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

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Stars: 9,749 | Forks: 305 | Language: JavaScript | Category: Developer tools

Tags: nodejs bundler javascript deployment serverless vercel

Install: brew install ncc

About:
ncc (Node.js Compiler Collection) is a command-line tool that compiles Node.js applications and their dependencies into a single, standalone JavaScript file. It bundles modules, assets, and native addons, significantly simplifying deployment and distribution. Its main value is reducing complexity and file count for serverless functions, CLI tools, and production deployments.

Key Features:

Bundles Node.js projects into a single executable file
Handles dynamic requires and asset inlining
Drastically reduces deployment artifact size and complexity
Supports webpack configuration for advanced customization
Integrates seamlessly with Vercel's serverless platform

Use Cases:

Preparing code for serverless function deployments (e.g., AWS Lambda, Vercel)
Creating distributable command-line tools (CLIs) with all dependencies
Simplifying production deployments by reducing the number of files and modules

Alternatives:

webpack – More general-purpose bundler with greater configuration complexity, whereas ncc is specifically optimized for Node.js.
pkg – Creates a standalone executable binary, while ncc outputs a single JavaScript file requiring a Node runtime.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm	0.38.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	987cc15c
Nov 19, 2024 12:01am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6f3df879