Overview

If you're looking for an efficient way to package your applications built with Electron or Atom Shell, the grunt-asarbuild plugin is an excellent choice. This Grunt plugin streamlines the process of generating asar packages from your project directories, allowing for easier distribution and deployment. With a focus on simplicity and core functionality, it can turn an entire directory into an asar archive, helping you maintain your application's structure while compressing it for ultimate performance.

Starting with Grunt version ~0.4.0, this plugin introduces basic capabilities that cater to developers who need a reliable solution for packaging. Even though it currently lacks testing for symbolic links, it supports file expansion, making it versatile for various project structures.

Features

Basic Asar Packaging: Convert an entire directory into an asar archive with minimal configuration, making it straightforward for developers to package their applications.
Grunt File Expansion Support: Filter files and directories using grunt file expansion, offering flexibility in which items to package into the asar archive.
Easy Integration: Simply enable the plugin in your Gruntfile with a single line of JavaScript, integrating seamlessly into your existing Grunt workflow.
Lightweight and Efficient: This plugin focuses on core functionality without unnecessary complexity, making it easy to adopt for users familiar with Grunt.
User Contribution Friendly: Encourages community contribution with guidelines for maintaining coding style and adding unit tests, fostering a collaborative development environment.

Bwin

Grunt Asar

Gulp Asar