Key Facts
- Category
- Development
- Input Types
- textarea, checkbox
- Output Type
- json
- Sample Coverage
- 4
- API Ready
- Yes
Overview
The Import Path Extractor is a tool that extracts all import and require statements from JavaScript or TypeScript code. It supports ES6 imports, TypeScript type-only imports, dynamic imports, CommonJS requires, and export-from statements, providing a clear view of code dependencies.
When to Use
- •When analyzing dependencies in a JavaScript or TypeScript project to understand module relationships.
- •To identify all external packages and relative file imports for auditing or documentation purposes.
- •During code refactoring to locate and update import paths efficiently.
How It Works
- •Paste your JavaScript or TypeScript code into the input field.
- •Configure options to include or exclude node modules and relative paths, and choose to group results by import type.
- •The tool parses the code, extracts all import and require statements, and tracks line numbers.
- •Results are displayed in JSON format, with deduplicated paths and optional grouping for easy analysis.
Use Cases
Examples
1. Extracting Dependencies from a React Component
Frontend Developer- Background
- A developer is reviewing a React component file to list all imported modules for documentation.
- Problem
- Manually scanning the code for import statements is tedious and prone to errors.
- How to Use
- Paste the component code into the tool and enable 'Include Node Modules' to capture all package imports.
- Outcome
- The tool outputs a JSON list of import paths like 'react' and './utils', with line numbers for quick reference.
2. Auditing TypeScript Code for Import Cleanup
Software Engineer- Background
- An engineer is optimizing a TypeScript codebase before deployment to remove unnecessary imports.
- Problem
- Unused imports clutter the code and may increase the final bundle size.
- How to Use
- Upload the TypeScript file and configure the tool to group results by import type for systematic review.
- Outcome
- Identifies all import statements, enabling the engineer to pinpoint and remove unused ones efficiently.
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FAQ
What import types does this tool support?
It supports ES6 imports, TypeScript type-only imports, dynamic imports, CommonJS requires, and export-from statements.
Can I filter the extracted paths?
Yes, you can toggle options to include or exclude node modules and relative paths based on your needs.
What output format is provided?
The results are in JSON format, making it easy to parse, integrate, or further process the data.
Does it handle large codebases?
Yes, it efficiently processes large files with features like deduplication and line number tracking for accuracy.
Is TypeScript code fully supported?
Yes, the tool works seamlessly with both JavaScript and TypeScript, including type-only imports.