Tsdown

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Bundle TypeScript and JavaScript libraries with blazing-fast speed powered by Rolldown. Use when building libraries, generating type declarations, bundling for multiple formats, or migrating from tsup.

— the description by Anthony Fu

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tsdown is a library bundler designed for TypeScript and JavaScript projects. It leverages Rolldown and Oxc to handle bundling tasks, including generating type declarations, supporting multiple output formats, and managing dependencies. It provides a configuration-driven approach to library development, supporting various frameworks and runtime environments, and includes a migration path for users moving from tsup.

What it does

Bundles TypeScript and JavaScript libraries into multiple formats like ESM, CJS, IIFE, and UMD.
Generates TypeScript declaration files (.d.ts) automatically.
Supports dependency management, including externalization and bundling options.
Provides hooks for custom build logic and supports plugins from the Rolldown and Rollup ecosystems.
Offers specialized configurations for component libraries using React, Vue, Solid, or Svelte.
Includes a migration tool to assist with transitioning from tsup.

When to use it

When building TypeScript or JavaScript libraries for distribution via npm.
When you need to generate type declarations alongside your bundled code.
When your project requires bundling for multiple module formats.
When migrating an existing library project from tsup.
When developing component libraries for frameworks like React, Vue, or Svelte.

Advantages

Simplifies the bundling process for library authors with a clear configuration API.
Provides built-in support for common library tasks like package exports and ESM/CJS shims.
Offers CI-aware configuration options to validate packages before publishing.
Supports advanced features like standalone executable bundling and CSS processing.
Allows for flexible build configurations including monorepo and workspace support.

Usage examples

“How do I bundle my TypeScript library for both ESM and CJS formats?”: You can use a tsdown.config.ts file with the format option set to ['esm', 'cjs'] and dts set to true to generate declarations.
“How can I migrate my existing tsup project to tsdown?”: You can run the npx tsdown-migrate command to assist with the transition.
“How do I configure tsdown to exclude React from my bundle?”: In your configuration file, use the deps.neverBundle option to specify ['react', 'react-dom'].
“How do I enable watch mode for development?”: Run the command npx tsdown --watch to enable watch mode for your build process.

Install

Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/jetbrains/tsdown/download
Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:
```
mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip tsdown.zip -d .agents/skills
```

Documentation by Anthony Fu

tsdown - The Elegant Library Bundler

Blazing-fast bundler for TypeScript/JavaScript libraries powered by Rolldown and Oxc.

When to Use

Building TypeScript/JavaScript libraries for npm
Generating TypeScript declaration files (.d.ts)
Bundling for multiple formats (ESM, CJS, IIFE, UMD)
Optimizing bundles with tree shaking and minification
Migrating from tsup with minimal changes
Building React, Vue, Solid, or Svelte component libraries

Quick Start

# Install
pnpm add -D tsdown

# Basic usage
npx tsdown

# With config file
npx tsdown --config tsdown.config.ts

# Watch mode
npx tsdown --watch

# Migrate from tsup
npx tsdown-migrate

Basic Configuration

import { defineConfig } from 'tsdown'

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['./src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
  clean: true,
})

Core References

Topic	Description	Reference
Getting Started	Installation, first bundle, CLI basics	guide-getting-started
Configuration File	Config file formats, multiple configs, workspace	option-config-file
CLI Reference	All CLI commands and options	reference-cli
Migrate from tsup	Migration guide and compatibility notes	guide-migrate-from-tsup
Plugins	Rolldown, Rollup, Unplugin support	advanced-plugins
Hooks	Lifecycle hooks for custom logic	advanced-hooks
Programmatic API	Build from Node.js scripts	advanced-programmatic
Rolldown Options	Pass options directly to Rolldown	advanced-rolldown-options
CI Environment	CI detection, `'ci-only'` / `'local-only'` values	advanced-ci

Build Options

Option	Usage	Reference
Entry points	`entry: ['src/.ts', '!/.test.ts']`	option-entry
Output formats	`format: ['esm', 'cjs', 'iife', 'umd']`	option-output-format
Output directory	`outDir: 'dist'`, `outExtensions`	option-output-directory
Type declarations	`dts: true`, `dts: { sourcemap, compilerOptions, vue }`	option-dts
Target environment	`target: 'es2020'`, `target: 'esnext'`	option-target
Platform	`platform: 'node'`, `platform: 'browser'`	option-platform
Tree shaking	`treeshake: true`, custom options	option-tree-shaking
Minification	`minify: true`, `minify: 'dce-only'`	option-minification
Source maps	`sourcemap: true`, `'inline'`, `'hidden'`	option-sourcemap
Watch mode	`watch: true`, watch options	option-watch-mode
Cleaning	`clean: true`, clean patterns	option-cleaning
Log level	`logLevel: 'silent'`, `failOnWarn: false`	option-log-level

Dependency Handling

Feature	Usage	Reference
Never bundle	`deps: { neverBundle: ['react', /^@myorg\//] }`	option-dependencies
Always bundle	`deps: { alwaysBundle: ['dep-to-bundle'] }`	option-dependencies
Only bundle	`deps: { onlyBundle: ['cac', 'bumpp'] }` - Whitelist	option-dependencies
Skip node_modules	`deps: { skipNodeModulesBundle: true }`	option-dependencies
Auto external	Automatic peer/dependency externalization	option-dependencies

Output Enhancement

Feature	Usage	Reference
Shims	`shims: true` - Add ESM/CJS compatibility	option-shims
CJS default	`cjsDefault: true` (default) / `false`	option-cjs-default
Package exports	`exports: true` - Auto-generate exports field	option-package-exports
CSS handling	[experimental] `css: { ... }` — full pipeline with preprocessors, Lightning CSS, PostCSS, code splitting; requires `@tsdown/css`	option-css
CSS inject	`css: { inject: true }` — preserve CSS imports in JS output	option-css
Unbundle mode	`unbundle: true` - Preserve directory structure	option-unbundle
Root directory	`root: 'src'` - Control output directory mapping	option-root
Executable	[experimental] `exe: true` - Bundle as standalone executable, cross-platform via `@tsdown/exe`	option-exe
Package validation	`publint: true`, `attw: true` - Validate package	option-lint

Framework & Runtime Support

Framework	Guide	Reference
React	JSX transform, React Compiler	recipe-react
Vue	SFC support, JSX	recipe-vue
Solid	SolidJS JSX transform	recipe-solid
Svelte	Svelte component libraries (source distribution recommended)	recipe-svelte
WASM	WebAssembly modules via `rolldown-plugin-wasm`	recipe-wasm

Common Patterns

Basic Library Bundle

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
  clean: true,
})

Multiple Entry Points

export default defineConfig({
  entry: {
    index: 'src/index.ts',
    utils: 'src/utils.ts',
    cli: 'src/cli.ts',
  },
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
})

Browser Library (IIFE/UMD)

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['iife'],
  globalName: 'MyLib',
  platform: 'browser',
  minify: true,
})

React Component Library

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.tsx'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
  deps: {
    neverBundle: ['react', 'react-dom'],
  },
  inputOptions: {
    jsx: { runtime: 'automatic' },
  },
})

Preserve Directory Structure

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/**/*.ts', '!**/*.test.ts'],
  unbundle: true, // Preserve file structure
  format: ['esm'],
  dts: true,
})

CI-Aware Configuration

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
  failOnWarn: 'ci-only',  // opt-in: fail on warnings in CI
  publint: 'ci-only',
  attw: 'ci-only',
})

WASM Support

import { wasm } from 'rolldown-plugin-wasm'
import { defineConfig } from 'tsdown'

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  plugins: [wasm()],
})

Library with CSS and Sass

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
  target: 'chrome100',
  css: {
    preprocessorOptions: {
      scss: {
        additionalData: `@use "src/styles/variables" as *;`,
      },
    },
  },
})

Standalone Executable

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/cli.ts'],
  exe: true,
})

Cross-Platform Executable (requires `@tsdown/exe`)

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/cli.ts'],
  exe: {
    targets: [
      { platform: 'linux', arch: 'x64', nodeVersion: '25.7.0' },
      { platform: 'darwin', arch: 'arm64', nodeVersion: '25.7.0' },
      { platform: 'win', arch: 'x64', nodeVersion: '25.7.0' },
    ],
  },
})

Advanced with Hooks

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
  hooks: {
    'build:before': async (context) => {
      console.log('Building...')
    },
    'build:done': async (context) => {
      console.log('Build complete!')
    },
  },
})

Configuration Features

Multiple Configs

Export an array for multiple build configurations:

export default defineConfig([
  {
    entry: ['src/index.ts'],
    format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
    dts: true,
  },
  {
    entry: ['src/cli.ts'],
    format: ['esm'],
    platform: 'node',
  },
])

Conditional Config

Use functions for dynamic configuration:

export default defineConfig((options) => {
  const isDev = options.watch
  return {
    entry: ['src/index.ts'],
    format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
    minify: !isDev,
    sourcemap: isDev,
  }
})

Workspace/Monorepo

Use glob patterns to build multiple packages:

export default defineConfig({
  workspace: 'packages/*',
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  dts: true,
})

CLI Quick Reference

# Basic commands
tsdown                          # Build once
tsdown --watch                  # Watch mode
tsdown --config custom.ts       # Custom config
npx tsdown-migrate              # Migrate from tsup

# Output options
tsdown --format esm,cjs        # Multiple formats
tsdown -d lib                  # Custom output directory (--out-dir)
tsdown --minify                # Enable minification
tsdown --dts                   # Generate declarations
tsdown --exe                   # Bundle as standalone executable
tsdown --unbundle              # Bundleless mode

# Entry options
tsdown src/index.ts            # Single entry
tsdown src/*.ts                # Glob patterns
tsdown src/a.ts src/b.ts       # Multiple entries

# Workspace / Monorepo
tsdown -W                      # Enable workspace mode
tsdown -W -F my-package        # Filter specific package
tsdown --filter /^pkg-/        # Filter by regex

# Development
tsdown --watch                 # Watch mode
tsdown --sourcemap             # Generate source maps
tsdown --clean                 # Clean output directory
tsdown --from-vite             # Reuse Vite config
tsdown --tsconfig tsconfig.build.json  # Custom tsconfig

Best Practices

Always generate type declarations for TypeScript libraries:
```
{ dts: true }
```
Externalize dependencies to avoid bundling unnecessary code:
```
{ deps: { neverBundle: [/^react/, /^@myorg\//] } }
```
Use tree shaking for optimal bundle size:
```
{ treeshake: true }
```
Enable minification for production builds:
```
{ minify: true }
```

Add shims for better ESM/CJS compatibility:

{ shims: true }  // Adds __dirname, __filename, etc.

Auto-generate package.json exports:

{ exports: true }  // Creates proper exports field

Use watch mode during development:
```
tsdown --watch
```
Preserve structure for utilities with many files:
```
{ unbundle: true }  // Keep directory structure
```
Validate packages in CI before publishing:
```
{ publint: 'ci-only', attw: 'ci-only' }
```

Resources

Documentation: https://tsdown.dev
GitHub: https://github.com/rolldown/tsdown
Rolldown: https://rolldown.rs
Migration Guide: https://tsdown.dev/guide/migrate-from-tsup

Files

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references/option-dependencies.md

Dependencies

Control how dependencies are bundled or externalized.

Overview

tsdown intelligently handles dependencies to keep your library lightweight while ensuring all necessary code is included.

Default Behavior

Auto-Externalized

These are NOT bundled by default:

dependencies - Installed automatically with your package
peerDependencies - User must install manually

Conditionally Bundled

These are bundled ONLY if imported:

devDependencies - Only if actually used in source code
Phantom dependencies - In node_modules but not in package.json

Configuration Options

All dependency options are grouped under the deps field:

export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    neverBundle: ['react', /^@myorg\//],
    alwaysBundle: ['some-package'],
    onlyBundle: ['cac', 'bumpp'],
    skipNodeModulesBundle: true,
  },
})

`deps.neverBundle`

Mark dependencies as external (not bundled):

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  deps: {
    neverBundle: [
      'react',              // Single package
      'react-dom',
      /^@myorg\//,         // Regex pattern (all @myorg/* packages)
      /^lodash/,           // All lodash packages
    ],
  },
})

`deps.alwaysBundle`

Force dependencies to be bundled:

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  deps: {
    alwaysBundle: [
      'some-package',      // Bundle this even if in dependencies
      'vendor-lib',
    ],
  },
})

`deps.onlyBundle`

Whitelist of dependencies allowed to be bundled from node_modules. Throws an error if any unlisted dependency is bundled:

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  deps: {
    onlyBundle: [
      'cac',               // Allow bundling cac
      'bumpp',             // Allow bundling bumpp
      /^my-utils/,         // Regex patterns supported
    ],
  },
})

Behavior:

Array (['cac', /^my-/]): Only matching dependencies can be bundled. Error for others.
false: Suppress all warnings about bundled dependencies.
Not set (default): Warns if any node_modules dependencies are bundled.

Note: Include all sub-dependencies in the list, not just top-level imports.

`deps.skipNodeModulesBundle`

Skip resolving and bundling ALL node_modules:

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  deps: {
    skipNodeModulesBundle: true,
  },
})

Result: No dependencies from node_modules are parsed or bundled.

Note: Cannot be used together with alwaysBundle.

Common Patterns

React Component Library

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.tsx'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  deps: {
    neverBundle: [
      'react',
      'react-dom',
      /^react\//,          // react/jsx-runtime, etc.
    ],
  },
  dts: true,
})

Utility Library with Shared Deps

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  deps: {
    alwaysBundle: ['lodash-es'],
  },
  dts: true,
})

Monorepo Package

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  deps: {
    neverBundle: [
      /^@mycompany\//,     // Don't bundle other workspace packages
    ],
  },
  dts: true,
})

CLI Tool (Bundle Everything)

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/cli.ts'],
  format: ['esm'],
  platform: 'node',
  deps: {
    alwaysBundle: [/.*/],
  },
  shims: true,
})

Library with Specific Externals

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  format: ['esm', 'cjs'],
  deps: {
    neverBundle: [
      'vue',
      '@vue/runtime-core',
      '@vue/reactivity',
    ],
  },
  dts: true,
})

Declaration Files

Dependency handling for .d.ts files follows the same rules as JavaScript.

Complex Type Resolution

Use TypeScript resolver for complex third-party types:

export default defineConfig({
  entry: ['src/index.ts'],
  dts: {
    resolver: 'tsc',     // Use TypeScript resolver instead of Oxc
  },
})

When to use tsc resolver:

Types in @types/* packages with non-standard naming (e.g., @types/babel__generator)
Complex type dependencies
Issues with default Oxc resolver

Trade-off: tsc is slower but more compatible.

CLI Usage

Never Bundle

tsdown --deps.never-bundle react --deps.never-bundle react-dom
tsdown --deps.never-bundle '/^@myorg\/.*/'

Skip Node Modules

tsdown --deps.skip-node-modules-bundle

Migration from Deprecated Options

Deprecated Option	New Option
`external`	`deps.neverBundle`
`noExternal`	`deps.alwaysBundle`
`inlineOnly`	`deps.onlyBundle`
`deps.onlyAllowBundle`	`deps.onlyBundle`
`skipNodeModulesBundle`	`deps.skipNodeModulesBundle`

Examples by Use Case

Framework Component

// Don't bundle framework
export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    neverBundle: ['vue', 'react', 'solid-js', 'svelte'],
  },
})

Standalone App

// Bundle everything
export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    alwaysBundle: [/.*/],
  },
})

Shared Library

// Bundle only specific utils
export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    neverBundle: [/.*/],        // External by default
    alwaysBundle: ['tiny-utils'], // Except this one
  },
})

Monorepo Package

// External workspace packages, bundle utilities
export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    neverBundle: [
      /^@workspace\//,     // Other workspace packages
      'react',
      'react-dom',
    ],
    alwaysBundle: [
      'lodash-es',         // Bundle utility libraries
    ],
  },
})

Troubleshooting

Dependency Bundled Unexpectedly

Check if it's in devDependencies and imported. Move to dependencies:

{
  "dependencies": {
    "should-be-external": "^1.0.0"
  }
}

Or explicitly externalize:

export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    neverBundle: ['should-be-external'],
  },
})

Missing Dependency at Runtime

Ensure it's in dependencies or peerDependencies:

{
  "dependencies": {
    "needed-package": "^1.0.0"
  }
}

Or bundle it:

export default defineConfig({
  deps: {
    alwaysBundle: ['needed-package'],
  },
})

Type Resolution Errors

Use TypeScript resolver for complex types:

export default defineConfig({
  dts: {
    resolver: 'tsc',
  },
})

Summary

Default behavior:

dependencies & peerDependencies → External
devDependencies & phantom deps → Bundled if imported

Override (under deps):

neverBundle → Force external
alwaysBundle → Force bundled
onlyBundle → Whitelist bundled deps
skipNodeModulesBundle → Skip all node_modules

Declaration files:

Same bundling logic as JavaScript
Use resolver: 'tsc' for complex types

Tips

Keep dependencies external for libraries
Bundle everything for standalone CLIs
Use regex patterns for namespaced packages
Check bundle size to verify external/bundled split
Test with fresh install to catch missing dependencies
Use tsc resolver only when needed (slower)

External - This page
Platform - Runtime environment
Output Format - Module formats
DTS - Type declarations

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Attribution and licence

Created by

Anthony Fu

Publisher

JetBrains (Official)

Distributed by

JetBrains

Source

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Licence

MIT License (redistribution allowed)

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Install

Documentation by Anthony Fu

tsdown - The Elegant Library Bundler

When to Use

Quick Start

Basic Configuration

Core References

Build Options

Dependency Handling

Output Enhancement

Framework & Runtime Support

Common Patterns

Basic Library Bundle

Multiple Entry Points

Browser Library (IIFE/UMD)

React Component Library

Preserve Directory Structure

CI-Aware Configuration

WASM Support

Library with CSS and Sass

Standalone Executable

Cross-Platform Executable (requires @tsdown/exe)

Advanced with Hooks

Configuration Features

Multiple Configs

Conditional Config

Workspace/Monorepo

CLI Quick Reference

Best Practices

Resources

Files

references/option-dependencies.md

Dependencies

Overview

Default Behavior

Auto-Externalized

Conditionally Bundled

Configuration Options

deps.neverBundle

deps.alwaysBundle

deps.onlyBundle

deps.skipNodeModulesBundle

Common Patterns

React Component Library

Utility Library with Shared Deps

Monorepo Package

CLI Tool (Bundle Everything)

Library with Specific Externals

Declaration Files

Complex Type Resolution

CLI Usage

Never Bundle

Skip Node Modules

Migration from Deprecated Options

Examples by Use Case

Framework Component

Standalone App

Shared Library

Monorepo Package

Troubleshooting

Dependency Bundled Unexpectedly

Missing Dependency at Runtime

Type Resolution Errors

Summary

Tips

Related Options

Requirements and compatibility

Security

Attribution and licence

Related skills

Implement

Source Driven Development

Write Swift

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Cross-Platform Executable (requires `@tsdown/exe`)

`deps.neverBundle`

`deps.alwaysBundle`

`deps.onlyBundle`

`deps.skipNodeModulesBundle`