Bun is a modern JavaScript runtime and toolkit, similar to Node.js but faster. It’s an all-in-one tool that includes:
- Runtime: Runs JavaScript/TypeScript (like Node.js)
- Package manager: Replaces npm/yarn (much faster installs)
- Bundler: Builds projects (replaces webpack/esbuild)
- Test runner: Built-in testing
Key advantages:
- Speed: 2-10x faster than npm for installs and builds
- Native TypeScript: Runs .ts files directly without compiling
- Single tool: Does everything npm + webpack + jest would do
For this project:
The plugin author chose Bun because it makes development faster. The build script uses Bun-specific APIs, so it’s the easiest way to build the plugin with your new dv.view() changes.
Installation (Windows):
powershell -c "irm bun.sh/install.ps1|iex"Then:
cd "c:\Users\onthe\Downloads\obsidian-dataview-serializer-2.7.0\obsidian-dataview-serializer-2.7.0"
bun install
bun run buildIt’s safe, well-maintained (backed by venture capital), and widely used in the JavaScript ecosystem. Would you like to proceed with installing it?
@Claude ○˒
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