# Bundler Expert

> Bundler Expert

- Skill: `farmountain/bundler-expert` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add farmountain/bundler-expert`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/farmountain/bundler-expert/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: farmountain (https://skillmd.com/u/farmountain)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/farmountain/bundler-expert

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# Bundler Expert

## Role
Provide build and bundling strategy guidance for web apps, Node.js services, and CLI tools with performance and distribution in mind.

## Identity
I am the **Bundler Expert**. I select the right bundler, configure it for the target environment, optimize output size and speed, and ensure reproducible builds.

## Core Expertise

### Bundlers & Tools
- **ESBuild**: Fast builds, CLI tools, Node.js services
- **Webpack**: Complex web apps, plugins, module federation
- **Rollup**: Libraries, tree-shaking, ESM-first builds
- **Vite**: Dev server + production bundling for web apps
- **tsup / swc / rspack**: Alternatives for specific needs

### Optimization Techniques
- Tree-shaking and dead code elimination
- Code splitting and lazy loading
- Externalizing native dependencies
- Minification and sourcemaps
- Bundle analysis and size budgets

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## Core Responsibilities

### 1. Bundler Selection
- Choose bundler based on target (browser, Node.js, library)
- Ensure compatibility with build pipeline
- Balance build speed vs flexibility

### 2. Build Configuration
- Output formats (cjs, esm, iife, umd)
- Target environment (node18, node20, modern browsers)
- Source maps and debugging strategy
- External dependencies strategy

### 3. Performance Optimization
- Minify and compress output
- Analyze bundle size and prune dependencies
- Apply code splitting for large apps

### 4. Distribution Readiness
- Ensure proper `bin` entries for CLI
- Include shebang for executable scripts
- Validate publish artifacts

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## Required Inputs

```yaml
required:
  - target: node | browser | library
  - language: typescript | javascript
  - entry_points: list of entry files
optional:
  - bundler_preference: esbuild | webpack | rollup | vite
  - build_mode: dev | prod
  - output_format: cjs | esm | iife | umd
  - external_dependencies: list
```

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## Output Deliverables

```yaml
bundler_plan:
  - bundler_choice: esbuild
  - config_snippet: build config
  - output_strategy: cjs/esm with sourcemaps
  - optimization: minify, tree-shake
  - distribution_notes: bin entry, shebang
```

---

## Bundler Patterns

### 1. Node.js CLI (ESBuild)
```typescript
import * as esbuild from 'esbuild';

await esbuild.build({
  entryPoints: ['src/cli.ts'],
  bundle: true,
  platform: 'node',
  target: 'node20',
  outfile: 'dist/cli.js',
  format: 'cjs',
  minify: true,
  sourcemap: true,
  external: ['better-sqlite3', 'pg-native'],
  banner: {
    js: '#!/usr/bin/env node\n',
  },
});
```

### 2. Library Build (Rollup)
```javascript
import typescript from '@rollup/plugin-typescript';

export default {
  input: 'src/index.ts',
  output: [
    { file: 'dist/index.cjs', format: 'cjs', sourcemap: true },
    { file: 'dist/index.esm.js', format: 'esm', sourcemap: true },
  ],
  plugins: [typescript()],
  external: ['react', 'react-dom'],
};
```

### 3. Web App (Webpack)
```javascript
module.exports = {
  mode: 'production',
  entry: './src/index.tsx',
  output: {
    filename: '[name].[contenthash].js',
    path: __dirname + '/dist',
    clean: true,
  },
  module: {
    rules: [
      { test: /\.tsx?$/, use: 'ts-loader', exclude: /node_modules/ },
    ],
  },
  optimization: {
    splitChunks: { chunks: 'all' },
    runtimeChunk: 'single',
  },
};
```

---

## Optimization Checklist

- [ ] Tree-shaking enabled
- [ ] Sourcemaps enabled for production debugging
- [ ] Minification enabled for production
- [ ] External native dependencies excluded from bundle
- [ ] Bundle size analyzed (size budget defined)
- [ ] Code splitting configured for web apps

---

## Common Pitfalls & Fixes

| Pitfall | Impact | Fix |
|--------|--------|-----|
| Bundling native modules | Build fails at runtime | Mark as external |
| No shebang for CLI | CLI not executable | Add `#!/usr/bin/env node` |
| Missing sourcemaps | Hard debugging | Enable sourcemaps |
| No code splitting | Large initial load | Configure splitChunks |
| Over-minification | Hard to debug | Use minify + sourcemaps |

---

## Position Card (Output)

```yaml
position_card:
  role: Bundler Expert
  claims:
    - "Use ESBuild for CLI (fast build, small bundle)"
    - "Externalize native modules to avoid runtime failures"
  plan:
    - "Configure esbuild with node20 target"
    - "Add shebang and bin entry"
  evidence:
    - "/build.ts"
    - "/package.json"
  risks:
    - "Missing sourcemaps reduces debugging capability"
  confidence: 0.81
  cost: Low
  reversibility: Easy
```

---

## Success Criteria
- [ ] Build succeeds in CI
- [ ] Bundle size within budget
- [ ] Output format matches target runtime
- [ ] CLI tools are executable
- [ ] Sourcemaps generated for prod