The babel-cli package is a command-line interface tool for using Babel, a JavaScript compiler. It allows developers to transpile next-generation JavaScript, including ES6 and beyond, into backwards-compatible versions that can run in older browsers and environments. This package provides commands to compile individual files, directories, or even entire projects with Babel's powerful transformation capabilities. It's a critical tool in modern JavaScript development workflows.
The npm package babel-cli experienced frequent releases between October 2015 and April 2017. Release frequency peaked in November 2015. After April 2017, releases became infrequent. There have been no releases since August 2017. No releases have occurred in 2025 as of August 22, 2025.
Babel-cli downloads fluctuated throughout 2024, peaking in November. Downloads remained relatively stable from January to May 2025, increased in June and spiked in July. August 2025 downloads are incomplete and significantly lower, reflecting the partial month.
