# Is @esbuild/linux-x64 ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> @esbuild/linux-x64@0.28.2 declares a CommonJS entry, but require() fails at runtime. CommonJS on paper — require() failed in our runtime test.

The Linux 64-bit binary for esbuild, a JavaScript bundler.

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against @esbuild/linux-x64@0.28.2.

@esbuild/linux-x64 declares a CommonJS entry only, but require("@esbuild/linux-x64") failed on every Node.js version in our probe: Cannot find module '@esbuild/linux-x64'. import "@esbuild/linux-x64" resolves to the same file, so it fails the same way. That usually means a missing peer dependency, a browser-only global, or a package that is not meant to be loaded directly; see the runtime table below.

## What to do

1. require("@esbuild/linux-x64") failed in our probe on every Node.js version (Cannot find module '@esbuild/linux-x64'); check the package README for peer dependencies or setup before relying on it.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import linuxX64 from "@esbuild/linux-x64"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: no types are available for @esbuild/linux-x64; declare the module yourself if you need them.

## Facts

- Latest: 0.28.2 (Aug 8, 2026)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 0.28.2
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: >=18
- Weekly downloads: 218.1M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for @esbuild/linux-x64@0.28.2

Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("@esbuild/linux-x64") from a CommonJS file and import "@esbuild/linux-x64" from an ES module.

| Runtime | require("@esbuild/linux-x64") | import "@esbuild/linux-x64" |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js 18 | fails (MODULE_NOT_FOUND) | fails (ERR_MODULE_NOT_FOUND) |
| Node.js 20 | fails (MODULE_NOT_FOUND) | fails (ERR_MODULE_NOT_FOUND) |
| Node.js 22 | fails (MODULE_NOT_FOUND) | fails (ERR_MODULE_NOT_FOUND) |
| Node.js 24 | fails (MODULE_NOT_FOUND) | fails (ERR_MODULE_NOT_FOUND) |
| Node.js 26 | fails (MODULE_NOT_FOUND) | fails (ERR_MODULE_NOT_FOUND) |
| Bun 1.4.0 | fails (Error) | fails (Error) |

## How to import @esbuild/linux-x64

ES modules:

```js
import linuxX64 from "@esbuild/linux-x64";
```

CommonJS:

```js
// require("@esbuild/linux-x64") failed in our probe on every Node.js version we test (Cannot find module '@esbuild/linux-x64'); see the runtime table.
const linuxX64 = require("@esbuild/linux-x64");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (113 versions; the newest 60 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.18.14 – 0.28.2 | CommonJS | Jul 18, 2023 |

## Frequently asked

**Is @esbuild/linux-x64 ESM-only?**

@esbuild/linux-x64@0.28.2 declares a CommonJS entry, but require() fails at runtime. @esbuild/linux-x64 declares a CommonJS entry only, but require("@esbuild/linux-x64") failed on every Node.js version in our probe: Cannot find module '@esbuild/linux-x64'. import "@esbuild/linux-x64" resolves to the same file, so it fails the same way. That usually means a missing peer dependency, a browser-only global, or a package that is not meant to be loaded directly; see the runtime table below.

**Can I require @esbuild/linux-x64?**

Not in practice. @esbuild/linux-x64 declares a CommonJS entry, but require("@esbuild/linux-x64") failed on every Node.js version in our probe: Cannot find module '@esbuild/linux-x64'. Check the package README for peer dependencies or setup before relying on it.

**Can I import @esbuild/linux-x64 with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import linuxX64 from "@esbuild/linux-x64" works in Node.js and Bun because they support importing CommonJS modules. Named imports work only when Node.js can statically detect the exports.

**Does @esbuild/linux-x64 work in Bun?**

Importing @esbuild/linux-x64 failed in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026: error: Cannot find module '@esbuild/linux-x64' from '/Users/boat/Projects/top-seo/data/probe-work/@esbuild__linux-x64/imp.mjs'

**Does @esbuild/linux-x64 ship TypeScript types?**

No. @esbuild/linux-x64 ships no type declarations and there is no @types package for it.

## Links

- [@esbuild/linux-x64 on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@esbuild/linux-x64)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/evanw/esbuild)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/@esbuild/linux-x64/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/@esbuild/linux-x64.json)

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