vite-plugin-classic-js

This Vite plugin enables imports of "classic" (non-module) scripts as static assets, with minification.

Note: Although this plugin will work to some extent in a "vanilla" Vite project, it is better used with a framework on top of Vite. (The plugin was originally designed for Astro projects.) In particular, adding a classic script directly to index.html will not work.

Installation

Add the plugin to the Vite configuration:

import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
import classicJs from '@halfgray/vite-plugin-classic-js';

export default defineConfig({
	// ...
	plugins: [classicJs()],
});

Currently, no configuration options for the plugin are provided.

Note that some frameworks use their own configuration file for Vite plugins, so check the documentation for the framework you are using.

Usage

Classic scripts are identified with a .cljs file extension. Importing a classic script results in a URL which can be used for the src attribute of a <script> element, similar to other static assets.

Demos are available on GitHub.

License

This plugin is available under the MIT License. Refer to LICENSE.txt for details.