# Is es-errors ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> es-errors@1.3.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

A simple cache for a few of the JS Error constructors.

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against es-errors@1.3.0.

es-errors ships CommonJS only. require("es-errors") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 0.4. import "es-errors" 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("es-errors") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 0.4.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import esErrors from "es-errors"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: types are bundled; install nothing extra.

## Facts

- Latest: 1.3.0 (Feb 5, 2024)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 1.3.0
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: >= 0.4
- Weekly downloads: 131.1M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for es-errors@1.3.0

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

| Runtime | require("es-errors") | import "es-errors" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 es-errors

ES modules:

```js
import esErrors from "es-errors";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const esErrors = require("es-errors");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (5 versions; the newest 5 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 – 1.3.0 | CommonJS | Feb 3, 2024 |

## Frequently asked

**Is es-errors ESM-only?**

es-errors@1.3.0 is a CommonJS package. es-errors ships CommonJS only. require("es-errors") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 0.4. import "es-errors" 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 es-errors with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import esErrors from "es-errors" 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 es-errors work in Bun?**

Yes. import "es-errors" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does es-errors ship TypeScript types?**

Yes. es-errors bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.

## Links

- [es-errors on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/es-errors)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/ljharb/es-errors)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/es-errors/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/es-errors.json)

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