reload-server-webpack-plugin

Webpack plugin that automatically (re)starts your server between builds.

Usage no npm install needed!

<script type="module">
  import reloadServerWebpackPlugin from 'https://cdn.skypack.dev/reload-server-webpack-plugin';
</script>

README

reload-server-webpack-plugin

Webpack plugin that automatically (re)starts your server between builds.

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Why?

  • Remove your dependency on nodemon, forever, pm2, or similar.
  • This works better from a "cold start" when your server hasn't been built yet.
  • Fewer issues with websockets & hot-module reloading.

Installation

$ npm install --save-dev reload-server-webpack-plugin

Usage

Update your webpack.config.js:

module.exports = {
  ...
  plugins: [
    new ReloadServerPlugin({
      // Defaults to process.cwd() + "/server.js"
      script: "path/to/server.js",
    }),
  ],
  ...
};

license

MIT License 2015 © Eric Clemmons