.Net Component for JavaScript Obfuscation?

Question

Are there any .Net components for obfuscating JavaScript? I'm generating JavaScript dynamically & emitting via ClientScript.RegisterClientScriptBlock. I'd like to make it more difficult for others to view and modify that script.

Caveats:

• Yes, I know that JavaScript obfuscation will merely inconvenience a serious developer.
• I do intend to add (non-obfuscated) copyright notices.
• My C# program that generates the JavaScript is my real value-add. That source won't be available to viewers. Nevertheless, I'd like to obscure the functions and data that it creates.

Thanks!

Answer 1

You can call out to Google's Closure Compiler from .NET, here's an example:

• http://madskristensen.net/post/Use-Googles-Closure-Compiler-in-C.aspx

Or there's a .NET port of the YUI Compressor:

• http://www.codeplex.com/YUICompressor

Answer 2

Try to use the YUI Compressor for .Net. It does not obfuscate, but it do compress at least. You use it as a dll.

http://yuicompressor.codeplex.com/