DepShield: Cut Your Node.js Bundle Size by 30-40% in 5 Seconds
The Problem We All Face
Your Node.js projects accumulate unused dependencies like technical debt. A typical codebase with 145+ files? You probably have 3-5 packages sitting there doing nothing.
What this costs you:
- π¦ 30-40% bloated bundle sizes
- π Slower CI/CD pipelines & Lambda cold starts
- π More security vulnerabilities to patch
- π° Wasted disk space and bandwidth
Last week, I built DepShield to solve this problem once and for all.
What is DepShield?
DepShield is a smart dependency analyzer & optimizer for Node.js projects. It automatically detects unused dependencies, shows you exactly how much space you can reclaim, and integrates seamlessly into your CI/CD pipeline.
Think of it as a "linter for your dependencies."
Why DepShield Stands Out
π 95%+ Accuracy
AST-based parsing (not fragile regex tricks). It actually parses your code, understands import statements, and identifies what's truly unused.
β‘ Lightning Fast
Scans 100+ files in 2-5 seconds. No waiting around for analysis.
π Shows Real Savings
Not just "lodash is unused" β it tells you "lodash is 69.8 KB, you can save 3.3 MB total". Numbers matter.
π¨ Beautiful CLI
Intuitive, emoji-rich output that developers actually want to read.
π CI/CD Ready
- JSON export for automation
- Exit codes for strict mode
- GitHub Actions integration planned
- Works in your deployment pipeline
π€ Zero Production Dependencies
Lightweight and secure. Ships as a single binary.
Quick Start (30 Seconds)
npm install -g depshield
depshield scan
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