What is Prune Mod?
Fast and efficient tool to reduce node_modules size by up to 60%. Safely removes unnecessary files like docs, tests, and dev configs while keeping your app working perfectly. Ideal for serverless, Docker, and deployment optimization. - ali-master/prune-mod
Problem
Developers previously manually cleaned or used existing tools to manage bloated node_modules folders, leading to slow deployment times, large Docker images, and performance bottlenecks during CI/CD pipelines.
Solution
A fast and efficient CLI tool that scans and removes unnecessary files (e.g., docs, tests) from node_modules, reducing size by up to 60% while maintaining app functionality for optimized deployments.
Customers
Backend engineers, DevOps specialists, and full-stack developers working with Node.js, serverless architectures, Docker containers, or resource-constrained deployment environments.
Unique Features
Selective file removal based on file types (e.g., tests, markdown) with safety checks to prevent breaking dependencies, optimized specifically for production-grade deployment workflows.
User Comments
Significantly reduces deployment artifacts
Easy integration into build pipelines
No runtime errors post-cleanup
Faster Docker image builds
Low memory footprint during execution
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt, GitHub repository (ali-master/prune-mod) with 320+ stars, used in deployment pipelines for serverless apps targeting AWS Lambda and Vercel.
Market Size
Node.js powers 98% of Fortune 500 companies, with 30M+ developers worldwide and 2B+ npm package downloads daily (Source: Node.js Foundation 2023).
