SVGO is a Node.js tool for optimising SVG files by removing redundant data often added by vector editors, such as metadata, comments, hidden elements, and unnecessary values. It can be used from the command line to process SVG files and folders, or as a library inside JavaScript-based workflows. The software is also highly configurable, letting users tailor optimisation behaviour through presets, overrides, and custom plugins.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Processes individual SVG files or entire directories recursively.
- Supports configuration with an
svgo.config.mjsfile or command-line options. - Includes a default preset that can be tuned by enabling, disabling, or overriding built-in plugins.
- Allows custom plugins for specialised optimisation workflows.
- Provides a JavaScript API including
optimizeandloadConfigfunctions. - Works with existing tooling and integrations including Docusaurus, PostCSS, and webpack.
Website: github.com/svg/svgo
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Developer: svg
License: MIT License
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