Analyze and debug JavaScript code bloat through source maps with a treemap visualization.
Source Map Explorer is a Node.js tool that analyzes minified JavaScript bundles by using source maps to trace each byte back to its original source file. It helps developers understand what is contributing to their bundle size, identify duplicate dependencies, and find opportunities for optimization. The tool provides a visual treemap and multiple data export formats to make this analysis accessible.
Frontend and JavaScript developers working on web applications who need to optimize bundle sizes, especially those using bundlers like Webpack or Browserify. It's also useful for performance engineers focused on reducing initial load times.
Developers choose Source Map Explorer because it provides an intuitive, visual way to analyze bundle composition directly from source maps, without requiring complex setup. Its ability to integrate with code coverage data and calculate gzip sizes offers deeper insights than basic bundle analyzers.
Analyze and debug space usage through source maps
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Provides an intuitive visual breakdown of bundle composition, making it easy to spot large files or duplicates, as demonstrated in the screenshot and linked demos.
Supports HTML, JSON, and TSV outputs for flexible integration into workflows or automated reporting, detailed in the options section for CLI and API usage.
Color-codes the treemap based on Chrome coverage data to identify unused code, helping optimize initial load times with actionable insights.
Calculates gzipped sizes for more realistic bundle analysis, addressing compression impacts as described in the gzip option documentation.
Relies on correctly generated source maps; errors like 'Unable to find a source map' are common and can halt analysis, requiring manual setup fixes.
Primarily a post-build CLI tool without seamless integration into live development environments, unlike some Webpack plugins that offer real-time feedback.
Error messages for issues like invalid mappings can be cryptic, and options like --no-border-checks are needed to bypass them, adding complexity.