rollup-plugin

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A Rollup plugin that clears the output directory before each build, ensuring a clean state and preventing leftover files from previous builds. Version 1.0.0 is the current stable release. It is a lightweight plugin with a simple configuration, allowing users to specify target directories to clear. The release cadence is low; no recent updates. Key differentiators: dedicated solely to clearing directories, unlike other plugins that bundle multiple utilities. Use with Rollup for build automation.

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rollup-plugin

devopsjavascriptv1.0.0

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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 18–223 runs

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glibc

node 18–223 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

clearDirectory

✓ import clearDirectory from 'rollup-plugin-clear-directory';

✗ const clearDirectory = require('rollup-plugin-clear-directory');

The package exports a default function, so default import is correct. CommonJS require works but is not recommended for ESM projects.

default

✓ import clearDirectory from 'rollup-plugin-clear-directory';

✗ import { clearDirectory } from 'rollup-plugin-clear-directory';

Named import does not work because the package uses default export.

ClearOptions

✓ import type { ClearOptions } from 'rollup-plugin-clear-directory';

TypeScript users can import the type for configuration. This is optional.

Demonstrates basic usage of clearing the 'dist' directory before each Rollup build.

// rollup.config.js import clearDirectory from 'rollup-plugin-clear-directory'; export default { input: 'src/main.js', output: { dir: 'dist', format: 'esm' }, plugins: [ clearDirectory({ targets: ['dist'] }) ] };

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe plugin clears directories synchronously before bundling starts. If you specify a non-empty target that does not exist, it may throw.

fix

Ensure all target directories exist or handle errors. Alternatively, use a plugin like 'rollup-plugin-delete' which creates directories if needed.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaIf you target the output directory configured in Rollup output, the plugin may interfere with Rollup's own directory creation. Use with caution.

fix

Clear before build, not during. The plugin clears before the build hook, so it should be safe, but test with your configuration.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, rmdir '...'

The target directory does not exist.

fix

Create the directory before running the plugin or ensure the path is correct.

TypeError: clearDirectory is not a function

Incorrect import statement, e.g., using named import instead of default import.

fix

Use 'import clearDirectory from 'rollup-plugin-clear-directory';'

Upgrade

Version history

1.0.0latest on npm

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Dependencies

rolluprequiredThis plugin is a Rollup plugin and requires Rollup to function.

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Resources

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