# Is enhanced-resolve ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> enhanced-resolve@5.24.5 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Offers a async require.resolve function. It's highly configurable.

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against enhanced-resolve@5.24.5.

enhanced-resolve ships CommonJS only. require("enhanced-resolve") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=10.13.0. import "enhanced-resolve" also works because Node.js and Bun can import CommonJS from ES modules, but only the default export is guaranteed; named imports depend on Node's static analysis of the module.

## What to do

1. require("enhanced-resolve") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=10.13.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import enhancedResolve from "enhanced-resolve"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: types are bundled; install nothing extra.

## Facts

- Latest: 5.24.5 (Jul 30, 2026)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 5.24.5
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: >=10.13.0
- Weekly downloads: 121.8M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for enhanced-resolve@5.24.5

Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("enhanced-resolve") from a CommonJS file and import "enhanced-resolve" from an ES module.

| Runtime | require("enhanced-resolve") | import "enhanced-resolve" |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js 18 | works | works |
| Node.js 20 | works | works |
| Node.js 22 | works | works |
| Node.js 24 | works | works |
| Node.js 26 | works | works |
| Bun 1.4.0 | works | works |

## How to import enhanced-resolve

ES modules:

```js
import enhancedResolve from "enhanced-resolve";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const enhancedResolve = require("enhanced-resolve");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (138 versions; the newest 60 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2.0 – 5.24.5 | CommonJS | Jun 15, 2020 |

## Frequently asked

**Is enhanced-resolve ESM-only?**

enhanced-resolve@5.24.5 is a CommonJS package. enhanced-resolve ships CommonJS only. require("enhanced-resolve") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=10.13.0. import "enhanced-resolve" also works because Node.js and Bun can import CommonJS from ES modules, but only the default export is guaranteed; named imports depend on Node's static analysis of the module.

**Can I import enhanced-resolve with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import enhancedResolve from "enhanced-resolve" 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 enhanced-resolve work in Bun?**

Yes. import "enhanced-resolve" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does enhanced-resolve ship TypeScript types?**

Yes. enhanced-resolve bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.

## Links

- [enhanced-resolve on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/enhanced-resolve)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/webpack/enhanced-resolve)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/enhanced-resolve/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/enhanced-resolve.json)

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