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:

• 📦 30-40% bloated bundle sizes
• 🐌 Slower CI/CD pipelines & Lambda cold starts
• 🔒 More security vulnerabilities to patch
• 💰 Wasted disk space and bandwidth

Last week, I built DepShield to solve this problem once and for all.

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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."

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Why DepShield Stands Out

🔍 95%+ Accuracy

AST-based parsing (not fragile regex tricks). It actually parses your code, understands import statements, and identifies what's truly unused.

⚡ Lightning Fast

Scans 100+ files in 2-5 seconds. No waiting around for analysis.

📊 Shows Real Savings

Not just "lodash is unused" — it tells you "lodash is 69.8 KB, you can save 3.3 MB total". Numbers matter.

🎨 Beautiful CLI

Intuitive, emoji-rich output that developers actually want to read.

🚀 CI/CD Ready

• JSON export for automation
• Exit codes for strict mode
• GitHub Actions integration planned
• Works in your deployment pipeline

🤝 Zero Production Dependencies

Lightweight and secure. Ships as a single binary.

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Quick Start (30 Seconds)

npm install -g depshield
depshield scan