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A simple modern task-based JavaScript build system that doesn't try to do too much.

Install

Install using npm:

$ npm install -g moan

Now you can use the moan command anywhere!

You'll need to have at least Node.js v4 or later installed.

Usage

All you need is a Moaning.js file in your project directory and you can start building with moan.

CLI

Here's how to use the moan command:

Usage: moan [options] <task ...>

Options:

  -h, --help         output usage information
  -V, --version      output the version number
  -d, --debug        enable debug output
  -f, --file [name]  specify alternative name for the Moaning file
  --force            force tasks to run even after errors
  -l, --list         list all available tasks
  --no-color         disable color output
  --stack            print stack traces for errors

API

Here's how you can interact in your Moaning.js file but take a look at the code to see all that's available.

task(name)

task(name[, dependencies][, runnable])

config(key)

config(key, value)

fileSet(id)

fileSet(id, patterns[, options])

run([names])

Example

There's no perfect example of a Moaning.js file since every project is different (that's the point of moan!) but, if you're looking for some inspiration, look at our very own Moaning.js file.

Just keep in mind that you can't use a globally installed moan to execute our Moaning.js file since it uses the project internals to build itself (see CONTRIBUTING.md for more information and alternative approach).

Bugs

If you have any problems with this tool or would like to see changes currently in development you can do so here.

Contributors

If you want to contribute, you're a legend! Information on how you can do so can be found in CONTRIBUTING.md. We want your suggestions and pull requests!

A list of moan contributors can be found in AUTHORS.md.

License

Copyright (c) 2015 Alasdair Mercer

See LICENSE.md for more information on our MIT license.