gulp

JavaScript task runner for automating development workflows

TLDR

Run default task

$ gulp

Run specific task

$ gulp [taskname]

List available tasks

$ gulp --tasks

Run multiple tasks in series instead of parallel

$ gulp [task1] [task2] --series

Run with custom gulpfile

$ gulp --gulpfile [path/gulpfile.js]

Run in silent mode

$ gulp --silent

Watch for changes (requires a "watch" task in the gulpfile)

$ gulp watch

gulp is a JavaScript task runner for automating development workflows. It streams files through processing pipelines, handling tasks like compilation, minification, and testing.The tool uses code-over-configuration with a gulpfile.js defining tasks as JavaScript functions. Its streaming architecture makes it efficient for file processing. Tasks listed on the CLI run concurrently (in parallel) by default, as if they were dependencies of a single task.

PARAMETERS

-T, --tasks

Print the task dependency tree for the loaded gulpfile.

--tasks-simple

Print a plaintext list of tasks, useful for scripting.

-f, --gulpfile path

Manually set the path of the gulpfile.

--cwd dir

Manually set the working directory.

-S, --silent

Suppress all gulp logging.

--continue

Continue execution of tasks upon failure.

-L, --log-level

Set the logging level; repeat to increase verbosity (e.g. -LL).

--series

Run the tasks given on the CLI in series instead of parallel.

--color, --no-color

Force enable or disable colored output.

-v, --version

Print the global and local gulp versions.

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S gulp

CAVEATS

Requires Node.js and npm. Plugin ecosystem fragmented. Gulp 4 API differs from 3. Some plugins unmaintained.

HISTORY

gulp was created by Eric Schoffstall and released in 2013 as an alternative to Grunt. Its streaming approach and code-based configuration appealed to developers. While newer bundlers have emerged, gulp remains popular for task automation.

RESOURCES

Homepage · Source code · Documentation