Ng Packagr

Overview

ng-packagr is a tool that allows you to compile and package Angular libraries in the Angular Package Format (APF). It is used to build distribution-ready npm packages from TypeScript sources.

Features

• Implements Angular Package Format
• Bundles your library in FESM2022 format
• npm package can be consumed by Angular CLI, Webpack, or ESM Bundlers
• Creates type definitions (.d.ts)
• Creates scoped and non-scoped packages for publishing to npm registry
• Inlines Templates and Stylesheets
• Runs SCSS preprocessor, supporting custom include paths
• Adds vendor-specific prefixes with autoprefixer and browserslist
• Embeds assets data with postcss-url

Installation

To install ng-packagr, you can use npm or yarn. Here is an example of how to install it using npm:

npm install ng-packagr --save-dev

Summary

ng-packagr is a powerful tool for compiling and packaging Angular libraries. It follows the Angular Package Format specification and provides a range of features to simplify the process of creating distribution-ready npm packages. With ng-packagr, you can easily bundle your library, create type definitions, and publish your packages to the npm registry.