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webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin

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Webpack plugin (v3.2.0) that allows you to use glob patterns to define entry points and automatically watches those glob matches for changes during development. It integrates with webpack's watch mode so that adding or removing files matching the glob triggers a rebuild without manual configuration. Supports multiple glob patterns, custom glob options like ignore patterns, and preserves directory structure in output names. Requires Node >=18 and webpack 5. Unlike manual entry arrays, this plugin dynamically updates entries as files change, making it ideal for projects with many entry points or those that frequently add/remove source files. Released relatively infrequently, with maintenance focused on dependency updates and Node version support.

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INSTALL

IMPORT

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webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin

devopsjavascriptv3.2.0

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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.

WebpackWatchedGlobEntries

✓ const WebpackWatchedGlobEntries = require('webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin');

✗ import WebpackWatchedGlobEntries from 'webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin';

Package does not export ESM; use CommonJS require. For TypeScript, use `import WebpackWatchedGlobEntries = require('...')` or `const WebpackWatchedGlobEntries = require('...')`.

getEntries

✓ WebpackWatchedGlobEntries.getEntries(globs, options)

✗ new WebpackWatchedGlobEntries().getEntries()

getEntries is a static method on the class, not an instance method.

WebpackWatchedGlobEntries (as plugin)

✓ plugins: [new WebpackWatchedGlobEntries()]

✗ plugins: [WebpackWatchedGlobEntries]

Must instantiate with `new` before adding to plugins array.

Shows typical webpack config using the plugin to glob for entry files, ignore tests, and enable watch mode.

// webpack.config.js const path = require('path'); const WebpackWatchedGlobEntries = require('webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin'); module.exports = { entry: WebpackWatchedGlobEntries.getEntries( [ path.resolve(__dirname, 'src/entries/**/*.js'), path.resolve(__dirname, 'src/pages/**/*.js') ], { ignore: '**/*.test.js' } ), output: { path: path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist'), filename: '[name].js' }, plugins: [ new WebpackWatchedGlobEntries() ], mode: 'development' };

Debug

Known issues

breakingDropped support for Node.js <18 in v3.0.0. Older versions (2.x) support Node 10 and 12.

fix

Upgrade to Node.js >=18 or continue using v2.x if you need older Node support.

affects: >=3.0.0

breakingv3.0.0 dropped support for Node 12 and added support for Node 20 and 21. Requires webpack 5.

fix

Use webpack 5 and Node >=18.

affects: >=3.0.0

gotchaThe getEntries method uses glob.sync() under the hood, so changes to the filesystem (addition/removal of files) will be detected during watch mode, but not if a file is renamed (unless you add/remove).

fix

For rename detection, ensure you are using webpack's watch mode and the plugin is instantiated.

affects: *

deprecatedUsing webpack 4 may be deprecated in future versions; current versions require webpack 5.

fix

Upgrade to webpack 5 if still on webpack 4 and using v3+.

affects: >=3.0.0

gotchaThe plugin does not support ESM imports. It is a CommonJS package only.

fix

Use require() or configure your bundler to handle CommonJS modules.

affects: *

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Cannot find module 'webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin'

Package not installed or incorrectly imported in ESM project.

fix

Install the package: npm install --save-dev webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin. If using ESM, use createRequire or dynamic import.

TypeError: WebpackWatchedGlobEntries.getEntries is not a function

Trying to call getEntries on an instance instead of the class.

fix

Use WebpackWatchedGlobEntries.getEntries (static method), not new WebpackWatchedGlobEntries().getEntries.

HookWebpackError: Plugin tried to register a hook that is already registered

Multiple instances of the plugin added to webpack config.

fix

Ensure only one instance of new WebpackWatchedGlobEntries() is in the plugins array.

Error: You must provide at least one glob pattern

Empty array passed to getEntries or no patterns provided.

fix

Pass an array with at least one glob string to getEntries().

Upgrade

Version history

3.2.0latest on npm

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Dependencies

webpackrequiredpeer dependency required for the plugin to function

globrequiredused internally for file globbing

Agent activity

8 hits · last 30 days

node

Resources

githubhttps://github.com/Milanzor/webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/webpack-watched-glob-entries-plugin ↗