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webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin

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A webpack plugin that clears modules from Node.js require.cache after the webpack compilation's afterEmit hook. Version 0.0.5, stable but limited maintenance. It accepts an array of regex patterns; during compilation, each cached module path is tested and removed if it matches. Primarily useful for development with npm-linked packages that need cache invalidation on rebuild. Works with webpack and Next.js servers. Simpler than using Nodemon or chokidar-based solutions, but limited to webpack-based projects.

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webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin

devopsjavascriptv0.0.5

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Pass rate

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Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

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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

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node 18–226 runs

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glibc

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Code

Verified usage

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

clearRequireCachePlugin

✓ const clearRequireCachePlugin = require('webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin');

✗ import clearRequireCachePlugin from 'webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin';

Package uses CommonJS; no default ESM export. Use require for compatibility.

plugin instance

✓ clearRequireCachePlugin([/my-module/])

✗ new clearRequireCachePlugin({ patterns: [/my-module/] })

Plugin is a function that returns a webpack plugin object; do not use 'new' or pass an options object.

Shows basic usage: import the plugin function and pass an array of regex patterns to clear require cache for linked modules.

const clearRequireCachePlugin = require('webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin'); module.exports = { // ... other webpack config plugins: [ clearRequireCachePlugin([ /my-module/, ]), ], };

Debug

Known issues

gotchaPlugin only works in Node.js environments (e.g., webpack dev server, Next.js server-side builds). Does not affect client-side webpack bundles.

fix

Ensure you only use this plugin in server-side webpack configurations.

affects: >=0.0.0

deprecatedPackage has not been updated since 2018; may not be compatible with webpack 5+ or Next.js built-in features.

fix

Consider using native webpack module federation or dedicated cache-clearing plugins for modern webpack.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaRegex patterns are tested against full module paths, not just module names. Include path separators or anchors if needed.

fix

Use patterns like /node_modules\/my-module/ to avoid clearing unrelated modules.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaPlugins that rely on require.cache may not work with webpack 5's persistent caching (filesystem cache).

fix

Disable filesystem cache when using this plugin: config.cache = false.

affects: >=0.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: clearRequireCachePlugin is not a constructor

Using 'new' on the module export, which is a function, not a class.

fix

Use clearRequireCachePlugin([...]) without 'new'.

Cannot find module 'webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin'

Missing npm install or incorrect import path.

fix

Run npm install --save-dev webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin and require with correct casing.

Module not found: Error: Can't resolve 'webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin'

Using ES import syntax for a CommonJS-only package.

fix

Change to const clearRequireCachePlugin = require('webpack-clear-require-cache-plugin');

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Version history

0.0.5latest on npm

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