# Is eslint-plugin-prettier ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> eslint-plugin-prettier@5.5.6 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Runs prettier as an eslint rule

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against eslint-plugin-prettier@5.5.6.

eslint-plugin-prettier ships CommonJS only. require("eslint-plugin-prettier") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^14.18.0 || >=16.0.0. import "eslint-plugin-prettier" 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-plugin-prettier") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^14.18.0 || >=16.0.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import eslintPluginPrettier from "eslint-plugin-prettier"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: types are bundled; install nothing extra.

## Facts

- Latest: 5.5.6 (May 28, 2026)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 5.5.6
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: ^14.18.0 || >=16.0.0
- Weekly downloads: 33.9M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for eslint-plugin-prettier@5.5.6

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

| Runtime | require("eslint-plugin-prettier") | import "eslint-plugin-prettier" |
|---|---|---|
| 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-plugin-prettier

ES modules:

```js
import eslintPluginPrettier from "eslint-plugin-prettier";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const eslintPluginPrettier = require("eslint-plugin-prettier");
```

## 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 – 5.5.6 | CommonJS | Jan 26, 2017 |

## Frequently asked

**Is eslint-plugin-prettier ESM-only?**

eslint-plugin-prettier@5.5.6 is a CommonJS package. eslint-plugin-prettier ships CommonJS only. require("eslint-plugin-prettier") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^14.18.0 || >=16.0.0. import "eslint-plugin-prettier" 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-plugin-prettier with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import eslintPluginPrettier from "eslint-plugin-prettier" 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-plugin-prettier work in Bun?**

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

**Does eslint-plugin-prettier ship TypeScript types?**

Yes. eslint-plugin-prettier bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.

## Links

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

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