Serverless Framework Plugins (2026) | serverless-offline, python-requirements, webpack & More

Packaging & Build

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Bundle code and dependencies for deployment.

01serverless-python-requirementsBundles Python dependencies from requirements files so they deploy with your Lambda functions. The GitHub repository was archived by its owner in October 2025, so check for a maintained fork or alternative. 02serverless-webpackBuilds Lambda functions with webpack to bundle and optimize them before deployment. GitHub lists 5.16.2 as the latest release, from July 2026. 03serverless-wsgiBuilds and deploys Python WSGI applications such as Flask on the Serverless Framework.

Local Development & Testing

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Run functions without deploying.

04serverless-offlineEmulates AWS Lambda and API Gateway on your machine so you can test functions locally. GitHub lists v14.8.4 as the latest release, from October 2026.

Infrastructure & Security

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Workflows and permissions.

05serverless-step-functionsAdds AWS Step Functions support so state machines can be defined and deployed with the framework. GitHub lists v3.31.2 as the latest release, from July 2026. 06serverless-iam-roles-per-functionLets you define a separate IAM role for each function instead of one shared role, for least-privilege permissions. The GitHub repository's last commit was in October 2021, so check compatibility with current Serverless Framework versions. GitHub lists v3.2.0 as the latest release, from January 2021, so check its activity before relying on it.

Observability

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07Lumigo Serverless PluginInstalls Lumigo’s tracer into your functions automatically for distributed tracing and troubleshooting. GitHub lists v1.14.6 as the latest release, from May 2023, so check its activity before relying on it.

Official Resources

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Find more plugins and read the framework docs.

08Serverless Framework Plugins DirectoryOfficial directory of Serverless Framework plugins. 09Serverless Framework DocumentationFramework documentation, including how plugins work. 10Serverless Framework on GitHubSource code for the framework.

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Related directories on this site.

11Serverless Development ToolsFrameworks and tools for serverless apps. 12Serverless PlatformsPlatforms for serverless apps. 13Serverless Monitoring ToolsServerless monitoring tools. 14Serverless ComputingServerless hub. 15Serverless ArchitectureDesign patterns and architecture for serverless applications. 16FaaS on KubernetesFunction platforms that run on Kubernetes. 17Serverless Security ToolsSecurity tools for serverless apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Serverless Framework plugins?

Add-ons that extend the framework's deployment process, for example to bundle dependencies, emulate AWS locally, define extra resources or install monitoring.

How do I use one?

Install it with npm and list it under the plugins section of your serverless.yml. Check each plugin's README for options.

Are the plugins maintained by Serverless Inc.?

Most are community projects, so check their activity and compatibility with your framework version before relying on them.

Where can I find more?

The official plugins directory lists many more than this page.

Are the links checked?

Links were checked when this page was updated and all of them loaded. I did not check each plugin's recent activity.