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

> eslint-config-standard@17.1.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

JavaScript Standard Style - ESLint Shareable Config

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against eslint-config-standard@17.1.0.

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

## Facts

- Latest: 17.1.0 (May 29, 2023)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 17.1.0
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: >=12.0.0
- Weekly downloads: 2.4M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for eslint-config-standard@17.1.0

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

| Runtime | require("eslint-config-standard") | import "eslint-config-standard" |
|---|---|---|
| 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-standard

ES modules:

```js
import eslintConfigStandard from "eslint-config-standard";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const eslintConfigStandard = require("eslint-config-standard");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (63 versions; the newest 60 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 – 17.1.0 | CommonJS | May 24, 2015 |

## Frequently asked

**Is eslint-config-standard ESM-only?**

eslint-config-standard@17.1.0 is a CommonJS package. eslint-config-standard ships CommonJS only. require("eslint-config-standard") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=12.0.0. import "eslint-config-standard" 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-standard with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import eslintConfigStandard from "eslint-config-standard" 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-standard work in Bun?**

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

**Does eslint-config-standard ship TypeScript types?**

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

## Links

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

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