Getting started with Shield in JavaScript
ByteHide Shield for JavaScript provides powerful obfuscation and anti-tampering technology to protect your web, mobile, and Node.js applications from reverse engineering and unauthorized modifications.
What is ByteHide Shield for JavaScript?
ByteHide Shield transforms your JavaScript code with advanced obfuscation techniques that make reverse engineering and tampering extremely difficult while preserving full functionality. The platform is designed specifically for JavaScript applications and supports all major frameworks including React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, and React Native.
Key benefits of Shield include:
- Multi-layered protection: Combines multiple obfuscation techniques to create maximum security
- Framework-aware: Automatically optimizes protection for your specific JavaScript framework
- Performance-optimized: Minimal impact on application load time and runtime performance
- Flexible integration: Multiple ways to integrate into your development workflow
- Comprehensive control: Fine-grained control over which protections to apply and where
Integration Options
Choose the integration method that best fits your development workflow:
Next.js
Protect your Next.js applications with our dedicated integration package
Webpack
Integrate Shield directly into your Webpack build process
React Native
Secure your mobile applications built with React Native
CLI / Node.js
Use the command-line tool or Node.js API for flexible protection
Additional integration methods include Rollup, Vite, Gulp, Grunt, and our REST API.
Protection Capabilities
Shield offers a comprehensive suite of protections that work together to secure your application:
Code Transformations
Obfuscate code structure with control flow flattening, dead code injection, and string protection techniques
Identifier Protection
Protect your function and variable names from reverse engineering
Runtime Protections
Add self-defending code, debug protection, and domain locking for runtime security
For a complete overview of available protections, visit our Protection Options page.
Configuration Options
Shield is designed to be highly configurable to meet your specific needs:
Configuration Files
Create and customize your protection settings using configuration files
Exclusions & Reserved Items
Control which parts of your code receive protection and customize settings
Source Maps
Configure source map generation for easier debugging of protected code
Advanced Features
Performance Considerations
Learn how to optimize Shield settings for maximum security with minimal performance impact
Best Practices
Follow recommended guidelines for protecting your JavaScript applications
Troubleshooting
Resolve common issues when implementing Shield in your projects
To begin securing your application, first obtain a project token from the ByteHide Cloud platform.