webpack ☆
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Description:
Bundler for JavaScript and friends
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 5.103.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @webpack  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: javascript bundler frontend build-tool webpack
Install: brew install webpack
About:
Webpack is a powerful module bundler for JavaScript applications. It takes modules with dependencies and generates static assets representing those modules. Its main value proposition is optimizing and bundling front-end assets for efficient deployment.
Key Features:
  • Code splitting for optimized loading
  • Asset management and transformation via loaders
  • Powerful plugin system for customization
  • Hot Module Replacement (HMR) for development
Use Cases:
  • Bundling modern JavaScript applications for production
  • Managing dependencies in complex front-end projects
  • Optimizing assets like CSS, images, and fonts
Alternatives:
  • Vite – Vite offers faster development server startup using native ES modules, while Webpack has a more mature ecosystem and extensive plugin support.
  • Parcel – Parcel offers zero-configuration setup, whereas Webpack requires more explicit configuration but offers greater flexibility.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 16, 2025 2:35pm 5.103.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a4ba416f
Nov 19, 2024 12:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7367342b
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