The @parcel/config-default package saw frequent releases from late 2021 to early 2023, peaking in January 2022. Release frequency slowed significantly in the latter half of 2023 and most of 2024 with a small burst in November of 2024. In 2025 the package release frequency has been erratic, with a few releases in March, May and June and then nothing since.
@parcel/config-default provides the default Parcel configuration. It defines how Parcel processes various file types when no explicit .parcelrc configuration is present in a project. This package dictates default compilers, transformers, and optimizers for common file extensions like JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and images, ensuring out-of-the-box support. It allows Parcel to function without custom configurations, ideal for quick prototyping and simple projects, while also providing a foundation for customization as needed.
@parcel/config-default downloads surged from March 2024, peaking in June 2025 at nearly 1.5 million. After June 2025 downloads have decreased, and September 2025 is incomplete, showing a significant drop, likely due to the month not being finished yet. Growth was strong until mid-2025.
