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Eleventy Plugin Pwa V2

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Updated: 4 Aug 2024
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Eleventy plugin to generate service-worker for PWA, powered by Google Workbox v6 & compatible with Eleventy 2.x

Overview

The Eleventy Plugin PWA V2 is an innovative tool designed for developers looking to enhance their Eleventy projects with progressive web app capabilities. By leveraging Google Workbox v6, this plugin generates a service worker that ensures your site benefits from faster loading times and improved offline accessibility. As an independent fork from the original Eleventy Plugin PWA, it presents a cleaner solution to managing service workers compared to previous iterations, focusing on smooth integration with Eleventy v2.0.

This plugin not only streamlines the setup process but also provides developers with the flexibility to customize their service worker. With straightforward installation instructions and comprehensive options for managing caching strategies, it is a valuable addition for anyone looking to make their web applications more engaging and efficient.

Features

  • Easy Integration: This plugin can be added quickly to your Eleventy config file, allowing for seamless setup without extensive modifications.

  • Google Workbox v6: Utilizes the latest version of Workbox to create a robust and reliable service worker, enhancing performance and offline capabilities.

  • Automatic Updates: Ensures that your site refreshes automatically when a new service worker is installed, keeping users up-to-date without hassle.

  • Web Application Manifest Support: Simplifies the process of adding a web app manifest, making your site feel more like a native application.

  • Extensive Options: Developers can pass various Workbox generateSW options directly into the plugin to tailor caching strategies to their specific needs.

  • Clean Uninstallation Process: Provides a method to unregister the service worker on user devices if the plugin is removed, ensuring that old service workers do not linger.

  • Community Acknowledged: Supported and developed by notable contributors, ensuring a level of credibility and ongoing support for the plugin.