webpack-cli provides a powerful command-line interface for the webpack bundler. It offers a streamlined experience for developing, building, and deploying modern JavaScript applications. Features include scaffolding new projects, running webpack with different configurations, profiling builds for performance optimization, and migrating between webpack versions. Its interactive prompts simplify complex configurations, while detailed output and error reporting aid in debugging. It's an essential tool for webpack users of all skill levels.
Webpack-cli releases have been sporadic since its initial release in May 2015. High activity periods were observed in 2017 (May, Oct, Dec), 2018 (Jan-Jun), and 2019 (Jan-Oct). Releases slowed significantly after 2019, with only occasional updates through 2024. The last releases were in December 2024, versions 6.0.0 and 6.0.1. No releases have occurred in 2025 as of August.
Webpack-cli downloads show growth from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at 41.5 million. There's a slight dip in August 2025 to 36 million. September 2025 shows only 7.6 million downloads, but the month is still in progress, likely underrepresenting the final number.
