# Is eslint-config-airbnb-base ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> eslint-config-airbnb-base@15.0.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Airbnb's base JS ESLint config, following our styleguide

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against eslint-config-airbnb-base@15.0.0.

eslint-config-airbnb-base ships CommonJS only. require("eslint-config-airbnb-base") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^10.12.0 || >=12.0.0. import "eslint-config-airbnb-base" 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("eslint-config-airbnb-base") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^10.12.0 || >=12.0.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import eslintConfigAirbnbBase from "eslint-config-airbnb-base"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: no types are available for eslint-config-airbnb-base; declare the module yourself if you need them.

## Facts

- Latest: 15.0.0 (Nov 9, 2021)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 15.0.0
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: ^10.12.0 || >=12.0.0
- Weekly downloads: 5.5M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for eslint-config-airbnb-base@15.0.0

Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("eslint-config-airbnb-base") from a CommonJS file and import "eslint-config-airbnb-base" from an ES module.

| Runtime | require("eslint-config-airbnb-base") | import "eslint-config-airbnb-base" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 eslint-config-airbnb-base

ES modules:

```js
import eslintConfigAirbnbBase from "eslint-config-airbnb-base";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const eslintConfigAirbnbBase = require("eslint-config-airbnb-base");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (45 versions; the newest 45 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 – 15.0.0 | CommonJS | Apr 19, 2016 |

## Frequently asked

**Is eslint-config-airbnb-base ESM-only?**

eslint-config-airbnb-base@15.0.0 is a CommonJS package. eslint-config-airbnb-base ships CommonJS only. require("eslint-config-airbnb-base") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^10.12.0 || >=12.0.0. import "eslint-config-airbnb-base" 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 eslint-config-airbnb-base with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import eslintConfigAirbnbBase from "eslint-config-airbnb-base" 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 eslint-config-airbnb-base work in Bun?**

Yes. import "eslint-config-airbnb-base" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does eslint-config-airbnb-base ship TypeScript types?**

No. eslint-config-airbnb-base ships no type declarations and there is no @types package for it.

## Links

- [eslint-config-airbnb-base on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/eslint-config-airbnb-base)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/airbnb/javascript)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/eslint-config-airbnb-base/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/eslint-config-airbnb-base.json)

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