electron-rebuild
Rebuild native Node.js modules against the currently installed Electron version for compatibility.
What is electron-rebuild?
@electron/rebuild is a tool that recompiles native Node.js modules to be compatible with the specific Node.js version used by an Electron application. It solves the problem where native modules built for the system's Node.js runtime fail in Electron due to version mismatches, enabling developers to use these modules in their Electron apps seamlessly.
Electron developers who need to use native Node.js modules (e.g., those with C++ bindings) in their desktop applications, particularly those integrating modules like sqlite3, bcrypt, or sharp.
Developers choose @electron/rebuild because it automates the compatibility process between native modules and Electron's custom Node.js runtime, eliminating manual rebuilds. It integrates directly with popular Electron tooling like Electron Forge and Electron Packager, and supports both CLI usage for one-off tasks and a JavaScript API for build pipeline integration.
Overview
Package to rebuild native Node.js modules against the currently installed Electron version
Use Cases
Best For
- Ensuring native Node.js modules work correctly after updating Electron versions in an existing project.
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