What is the two-branch workflow for OCaml npm publishing?

It is a strategy that uses a 'main' branch for OCaml source code and an orphaned 'npm' branch for compiled JavaScript and WASM assets. This keeps the source history clean from build artifacts.

Which OCaml build system is supported?

This skill is designed to work with Dune, providing specific stanzas for libraries, executables, and asset installation rules.

Why does the template use the 'browser' field instead of 'main' in package.json?

Because js_of_ocaml targets browser environments, using the 'browser' field correctly signals to bundlers like Webpack or Vite how to handle the entry point.

Does this skill support WebAssembly?

Yes, it provides specific Dune rules and package configuration for wasm_of_ocaml, allowing you to ship both JS and WASM versions of your code.

OCaml npm Publishing

Name: OCaml npm Publishing
Author: avsm

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the process of compiling OCaml to JavaScript or WebAssembly and publishing the results as npm packages.

This skill provides specialized guidance for OCaml developers looking to target web browsers using js_of_ocaml and wasm_of_ocaml. It formalizes a robust 'two-branch workflow' where source code remains on the main branch while compiled assets reside on an orphaned npm branch. By providing standardized Dune build rules, package.json templates, and release scripts, it ensures consistent distribution of OCaml libraries to the JavaScript ecosystem while maintaining a clean repository structure and optimized browser-ready outputs.

Key Features

01Automated release script templates for cross-branch synchronization

0213 GitHub stars

03Standardized js_of_ocaml and wasm_of_ocaml Dune build rules

04Optimized package.json configurations for browser-specific targets

05Support for simultaneous JavaScript and WebAssembly distribution

06Orphan branch workflow management for clean asset separation

Use Cases

01Implementing a professional CI/CD-ready release workflow for OCaml-to-JS projects

02Setting up cross-compiled WASM and JS outputs for browser-based OCaml projects

03Distributing OCaml libraries to frontend developers via the npm registry

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add avsm/ocaml-claude-marketplace ocaml-npm-publishing

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