@parcel/core releases were frequent from late 2021 to mid-2023, peaking in early 2022. Release frequency slowed considerably from late 2023 through 2024. Activity picked up again in early 2025, with several releases in March, May and June, followed by no releases in July and August.
@parcel/core houses the core logic of the Parcel bundler, a zero-configuration build tool for web development. It encompasses the fundamental compiler pipeline, dependency resolution, asset processing, and core bundling functionalities. This package enables developers to transform and optimize source code efficiently, seamlessly integrating with Parcel's plugin system. Utilizing @parcel/core allows for custom Parcel implementations and extensions beyond its standard functionalities.
@parcel/core downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking in June 2025. July and August 2025 saw slight decreases. September 2025 downloads are significantly lower, but the month isn't complete, so the figure is expected to rise.
