> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.electronforge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.electronforge.io/config/plugins/auto-unpack-natives.md).

# Auto Unpack Native Modules Plugin

Reduce loading times and disk consumption by unpacking native Node modules from your Forge app's ASAR archive.

This plugin will automatically add all native Node modules in your `node_modules` folder to the [`asar.unpack`](https://electron.github.io/packager/main/interfaces/Options.html#asar) config option in your [`packagerConfig`](/config/configuration.md#electron-packager-config). If your app uses native Node modules, you should probably use this to reduce loading times and disk consumption on your users' machines.

## Installation

```shell
npm install --save-dev @electron-forge/plugin-auto-unpack-natives
```

## Usage

You must add this plugin to your [`plugins`](/config/configuration.md#plugins) array in your Forge configuration. There are currently no configuration options available for this plugin.

{% hint style="info" %}
Asar archives are disabled by default with Electron Packager. Make sure you set your `packagerConfig.asar` value accordingly. This option also supports advanced configuration if you pass it an object. See the [API documentation for this option](https://js.electronforge.io/modules/_electron_forge_shared_types.InternalOptions.html#CreateOptions) for more information.
{% endhint %}

{% code title="forge.config.js" %}

```javascript
module.exports = {
  packagerConfig: {
    asar: true // or an object containing your asar options
  },
  plugins: [
    {
      name: '@electron-forge/plugin-auto-unpack-natives',
      config: {}
    }
  ]
};
```

{% endcode %}