Foldo
folder-based build system for JS projects
Overview
Foldo is a simple, framework-agnostic approach for building project files.
Documentation | Plugins | Examples
What it does
- Acts as a project's central hub for all build processes
- Watches files and their dependencies for changes
- Granularly rebuilds files for maximum efficiency
- Provides a simple API for custom builds
What it doesn't do (but plugins can!)
- Foldo does not compile JS (use
esbuild
,rollup
, orwebpack
) - Foldo does not start a local dev server
- Foldo does not minify output files
Motivation
Foldo gives weekend warriors the power to create delightful developer tools without having to reinvent the wheel (file system logic, error handling, custom CLI, etc). Foldo also encourages a modular project structure without compromising a smooth DevX. Frameworks like Next.js
and Vite
are extremely easy to use, but quite difficult to customize since they have such a large scope. Foldo is intended to limit the scope of such frameworks and encourage modular alternatives.
Contributing
- Report a bug
- Suggest an idea
- Develop a plugin
- Create tutorials
- Share on Twitter
License
ISC © Marshall Brandt