bare‑bundle is a Node.js library that defines a lightweight, ASAR‑inspired archive format for packaging JavaScript applications. It stores a JSON header describing module imports, assets, and file offsets, followed by concatenated file contents, and can include an optional `#!` hashbang for direct script execution. The tool is aimed at developers who need a simple, self‑contained bundle format for distributing or loading JavaScript code without the overhead of full Electron‑style packaging.