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webpack-global-object-x

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Utility to provide the correct global object for webpack's globalObject configuration, supporting Node.js, browsers, and Web Workers. Current stable version is 1.0.1, released with no updates since 2018. It returns a function that, when called, yields the global object (`global`, `self`, or `this`). Lightweight (no dependencies) and intended for use in webpack configuration to set `output.globalObject` for UMD bundles. Differentiators: simple, focused, and independent of any runtime environment detection library.

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webpack-global-object-x

web-frameworkjavascriptv1.0.1

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Pass rate

0/ 6

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 18–226 runs

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glibc

node 18–226 runs

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Code

Verified usage

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

globalObject

✓ const globalObject = require('webpack-global-object-x');

✗ import { globalObject } from 'webpack-global-object-x';

This package uses CommonJS and does not provide ESM exports. Use require() or enable CJS interop in your bundler.

default

✓ import globalObject from 'webpack-global-object-x';

✗ import { globalObject } from 'webpack-global-object-x';

If using a bundler that can import CommonJS as default, you can use default import. The named export does not exist.

function

✓ const globalObject = require('webpack-global-object-x'); const obj = globalObject();

✗ const obj = require('webpack-global-object-x'); // returns a function, not the object

The module exports a function that returns the global object. You must call it to get the value.

Shows how to use webpack-global-object-x in a webpack config to set the globalObject option for UMD bundles.

// webpack.config.js const globalObject = require('webpack-global-object-x'); module.exports = { output: { globalObject: '(' + globalObject.toString() + '())', library: 'MyLib', libraryTarget: 'umd' } };

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe module exports a function, not the global object itself. You must call it to get the global object.

fix

Use globalObject() to obtain the actual global object.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaNo ESM export; cannot be imported with named import syntax in Node.js without CJS interop.

fix

Use require() or enable interop (e.g., createRequire/import from CommonJS).

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThe package is not actively maintained; last release was in 2018. May not support future webpack versions or newer JS environments.

fix

Consider alternatives like using built-in globalThis (available in Node 12+, modern browsers) or the 'global' npm module.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'webpack-global-object-x'

Package not installed or typo in package name.

fix

Run npm install webpack-global-object-x --save-dev

Uncaught TypeError: globalObject is not a function

Using the imported function without calling it.

fix

Change code to: const globalObject = require('webpack-global-object-x'); const obj = globalObject();

Module not found: Error: Can't resolve 'webpack-global-object-x' in ...

Attempting to import in a browser environment where require is not available.

fix

Use a bundler that supports CommonJS or pre-compile the package with your build tool.

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Version history

1.0.1latest on npm

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Resources

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