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

> eslint-config-airbnb-typescript@18.0.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Airbnb's ESLint config with TypeScript support

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against eslint-config-airbnb-typescript@18.0.0.

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

## Facts

- Latest: 18.0.0 (Mar 2, 2024)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 18.0.0
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: not declared
- Weekly downloads: 1.5M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for eslint-config-airbnb-typescript@18.0.0

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

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

ES modules:

```js
import eslintConfigAirbnbTypescript from "eslint-config-airbnb-typescript";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const eslintConfigAirbnbTypescript = require("eslint-config-airbnb-typescript");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (56 versions; the newest 56 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 – 18.0.0 | CommonJS | Jan 22, 2019 |

## Frequently asked

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

eslint-config-airbnb-typescript@18.0.0 is a CommonJS package. eslint-config-airbnb-typescript ships CommonJS only. require("eslint-config-airbnb-typescript") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "eslint-config-airbnb-typescript" 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-typescript with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import eslintConfigAirbnbTypescript from "eslint-config-airbnb-typescript" 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-typescript work in Bun?**

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

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

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

## Links

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

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