reload-server-webpack-plugin

reload-server-webpack-plugin

Webpack plugin that automatically (re)starts your server between builds.

Why?

• Remove your dependency on nodemon, forever, pm2, or similar.
• This works better from a "cold start" when your server hasn't been built yet.
• Fewer issues with websockets & hot-module reloading.

Installation

$ npm install --save-dev reload-server-webpack-plugin

Usage

Update your webpack.config.js:

module.exports = {
  ...
  plugins: [
    new ReloadServerPlugin({
      // Defaults to process.cwd() + "/server.js"
      script: "path/to/server.js",
    }),
  ],
  ...
};

license

MIT License 2015 Eric Clemmons