Target

webpack can compile for multiple environments or targets. To understand what a target is in detail, read through the targets concept page.

target

string function (compiler)

Instructs webpack to target a specific environment.

string

The following string values are supported via WebpackOptionsApply:

For example, when the target is set to "electron-main", webpack includes multiple electron specific variables. For more information on which templates and externals are used, you can refer to webpack's source code.

function

If a function is passed, then it will be called with the compiler as a parameter. Set target to a function if none of the predefined targets from the list above meet your needs.

For example, if you don't want any of the plugins applied:

webpack.config.js

module.exports = {
  // ...
  target: () => undefined
};

Or you can apply specific plugins you want:

webpack.config.js

const webpack = require('webpack');

module.exports = {
  // ...
  target: (compiler) => {
    new webpack.JsonpTemplatePlugin(options.output).apply(compiler);
    new webpack.LoaderTargetPlugin('web').apply(compiler);
  }
};