Vite Plugin Sri
Vite Plugin Sri is a plugin for the Vite build tool that automatically generates and injects Subresource Integrity (SRI) hashes into HTML files for external resources like scripts and stylesheets. It enhances web security by ensuring that resources loaded from CDNs or external servers have not been tampered with, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks. The plugin integrates seamlessly into Vite's build process, adding integrity attributes to link and script tags without manual configuration.
Developers should use this plugin when building production-ready web applications with Vite that rely on external resources, such as those hosted on CDNs, to enforce security best practices. It is particularly valuable for compliance with security standards like Content Security Policy (CSP) and for preventing supply chain attacks by verifying resource integrity. Use it in scenarios where asset integrity is critical, such as in financial, healthcare, or government applications.