As JavaScript developers, we know the problem of the node_modules folder, which has become a gigantic entity consuming hundreds of megabytes with unnecessary files such as tests, documentation, and configurations that never make it to production.
We present prune-mod, a tool designed to reduce that bloat safely and efficiently.
Prune-mod is ultra-lightweight, weighing only 8.3KB, and can reduce the size of node_modules by up to 60 percent without affecting the application's functionality.
Main features
• Smart runtime detection: if Bun is available, it takes advantage of its speed and can speed up the process by up to 3x
• Dry run mode to preview changes before applying them
• Safety-first approach: never deletes critical files such as entry points in package.json
• Simple integration with CI/CD and Docker to optimize image size
Usage
To run it, simply use the following command at the project root
npx @usex/prune-mod
Scenarios where it stands out
• Serverless deployments with strict size limits, ideal solution for environments like Cloudflare
• Docker containers where reducing weight speeds up uploads and pulls
• Local development to reclaim disk space and streamline workflows
Real impact
In a typical Next.js project, reductions from 487MB to 193MB have been observed, approximately 60 percent less and 44 percent fewer files, resulting in faster deployments and less daily friction.
Repository and package
GitHub https://github.com/ali-master/prune-mod
NPM https://www.npmjs.com/package/@usex/prune-mod
About Q2BSTUDIO
Q2BSTUDIO is a software development company specialized in custom applications and custom software, with experience in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and AWS and Azure cloud services. We offer business intelligence services, AI for businesses, AI agents, and Power BI solutions to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
If you are looking to optimize your deployments, reduce cloud costs, or accelerate CI/CD pipelines, prune-mod is a practical tool and Q2BSTUDIO can help you integrate it into your processes and architectures.
The project is open source and we welcome contributions, feedback, and suggestions from the community.
We hope prune-mod helps you have lighter codebases and faster deployments. Contact Q2BSTUDIO for professional services in custom applications, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud optimization.
