pkg-binary-builder

Configure pkg for Node.js binary builds with asset bundling and cross-platform targets.

509 stars

Best use case

pkg-binary-builder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Configure pkg for Node.js binary builds with asset bundling and cross-platform targets.

Teams using pkg-binary-builder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/pkg-binary-builder/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/cli-mcp-development/skills/pkg-binary-builder/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/pkg-binary-builder/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How pkg-binary-builder Compares

Feature / Agent	pkg-binary-builder	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Configure pkg for Node.js binary builds with asset bundling and cross-platform targets.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Pkg Binary Builder

Configure pkg for Node.js binary builds.

## Generated Patterns

```json
{
  "pkg": {
    "scripts": "dist/**/*.js",
    "assets": ["dist/**/*.json", "node_modules/better-sqlite3/**/*"],
    "targets": ["node18-linux-x64", "node18-macos-x64", "node18-win-x64"],
    "outputPath": "build"
  },
  "scripts": {
    "build:binary": "pkg . --compress GZip"
  }
}
```

## Target Processes

- cli-binary-distribution
- package-manager-publishing

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