Babel

JavaScript compiler

84
Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Medium risk
Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Overview

Babel is a JavaScript compiler that allows you to use next-generation JavaScript today by transforming modern syntax into backwards-compatible code.

Importance

  • Powers modern JavaScript development
  • Foundation for ES6+ adoption
  • Critical for cross-browser support
  • Used by most JavaScript projects

Key Features

  • Syntax transformation
  • Polyfill inclusion
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Preset configurations

Sustainability

Babel is maintained by a small team with limited funding. The project has faced funding challenges despite its critical role.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (1)
Babel
unknown

Dependency Chain

Upstream
Node.js
Babel

Impact Analysis

1 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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