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Paste Codemods is a collection of automated code transformations (codemods) that help you maintain and migrate projects built with Paste. These tools use jscodeshift to automatically update your codebase when Paste introduces breaking changes or new best practices.

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Installation

You can run codemods without installation using npx: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods
Or install globally: 
npm install -g @twilio-paste/codemods
# or
yarn global add @twilio-paste/codemods

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Usage

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Interactive Mode

Run the codemod in interactive mode to be prompted for options: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods
You’ll be asked:
  1. Which files or directory to transform
  2. Which dialect of JavaScript you use (JavaScript or TypeScript)
  3. Which transformation to apply

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Command Line Mode

Run a specific transformation directly: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods <transform> <path> [...options]
Arguments:
  • transform - Name of the transformation to apply
  • path - Files or directory to transform (can be a glob pattern)
Example: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/

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Available Transformations

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barreled-to-unbarreled

Converts barreled imports from @twilio-paste/core to direct package imports. Why use this? Importing directly from package sources instead of the barrel export (@twilio-paste/core) provides:
  • Better tree-shaking and smaller bundle sizes
  • Faster build times
  • More explicit dependencies
Before: 
import { Button, Box, Text } from '@twilio-paste/core';
After: 
import { Button } from '@twilio-paste/core/button';
import { Box } from '@twilio-paste/core/box';
import { Text } from '@twilio-paste/core/text';
Usage: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/

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Options

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—force

Bypass Git safety checks and forcibly run codemods. 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --force
By default, codemods check that your working directory is clean (no uncommitted changes) to ensure you can easily revert changes if needed. Use --force to skip this check.

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—dry

Run in dry-run mode (no changes are made to files). 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --dry
Use this to preview what changes would be made without actually modifying files.

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—print

Print transformed files to your terminal. 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --print
Useful for reviewing changes before applying them.

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—explicit-require

Transform only files where React is explicitly imported. 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --explicit-require=true

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—jscodeshift

Pass advanced options directly to jscodeshift. 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --jscodeshift="--cpus=1"

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Using with Different File Types

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JavaScript Projects

For JavaScript projects (.js, .jsx files): 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/
Select “JavaScript” when prompted, or the tool will automatically detect .js/.jsx files.

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TypeScript Projects

For TypeScript projects (.ts, .tsx files): 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/
Select “TypeScript” when prompted to process .ts/.tsx files.

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Glob Patterns

You can use glob patterns to target specific files: 
# Transform all test files
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled "src/**/*.test.js"

# Transform specific directories
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled "src/components/**/*.tsx"

# Multiple patterns (use quotes)
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled "src/**/*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx}"

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Workflow Recommendations

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1. Ensure Clean Git State

Before running codemods, commit or stash your changes: 
git status
git add .
git commit -m "Changes before running codemod"

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2. Run in Dry Mode First

Preview changes without modifying files: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --dry --print

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3. Apply the Transformation

Run the codemod on your codebase: 
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/

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4. Review Changes

Review the changes made by the codemod: 
git diff

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5. Test Your Application

Run your tests to ensure nothing broke: 
npm test
# or
yarn test

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6. Commit the Changes

If everything looks good, commit the changes: 
git add .
git commit -m "Apply barreled-to-unbarreled codemod"

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Common Use Cases

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Migrating a Large Codebase

For large codebases, process files in batches: 
# First, components directory
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/components/ --dry
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/components/

# Then, pages directory
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/pages/ --dry
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/pages/

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CI/CD Integration

You can integrate codemods into your CI/CD pipeline to check for outdated patterns: 
# In your CI script
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --dry
If the dry run shows changes are needed, fail the build and notify developers.

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Monorepo Usage

For monorepos, run codemods on each package: 
for package in packages/*/src; do
  echo "Processing $package"
  npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled "$package"
done

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Troubleshooting

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Git Directory Not Clean

Error: 
Git directory is not clean. You may use the --force flag to override this safety check.
Solution: Commit or stash your changes, or use the --force flag: 
git add .
git commit -m "Save work before codemod"
# or
git stash
# or
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled src/ --force

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No Files Found

Error: 
No files found matching src/
Solution: Check that the path is correct and contains matching files: 
ls src/
# or try with a glob pattern
npx @twilio-paste/codemods barreled-to-unbarreled "src/**/*.tsx"

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Transformation Failed

If a transformation fails on specific files:
  1. Check the console output for error messages
  2. Try running on a smaller subset of files
  3. Check if the files have syntax errors
  4. Ensure you’re using the correct parser (JavaScript vs TypeScript)

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Partial Transformations

Some imports might not be transformed if:
  • The component isn’t exported from @twilio-paste/core
  • The import uses a non-standard format
  • The import is from a subpath (e.g., @twilio-paste/core/dist)
Manually review and update these imports.

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Best Practices

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Do

  • Always run codemods on a clean Git working directory
  • Use --dry mode first to preview changes
  • Run your test suite after applying transformations
  • Review the diff before committing
  • Apply codemods to your entire codebase at once for consistency

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Don’t

  • Don’t run codemods on production code without testing
  • Don’t skip the dry-run step for large transformations
  • Don’t ignore warnings or errors in the output
  • Don’t apply codemods selectively across your codebase (this can cause inconsistencies)

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Under the Hood

Paste codemods use:
  • jscodeshift: A toolkit for running codemods over JavaScript/TypeScript codebases
  • AST transformations: Parses code into an Abstract Syntax Tree, transforms it, and generates new code
  • Babel parser: For JavaScript files
  • TypeScript parser: For TypeScript files

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Version

Current version: 0.17.1

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Contributing

To contribute new codemods or report issues:
  1. Visit the Paste GitHub repository
  2. Create an issue describing the transformation needed
  3. Submit a pull request with your codemod implementation

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