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Is eslint ESM-only? Can you require() it?
An AST-based pattern checker for JavaScript.
Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against eslint@10.10.0. JSON
CommonJS CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version
eslint ships CommonJS only. require("eslint") works everywhere. import "eslint" 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.
Does eslint@10.10.0 actually load? Runtime test results
Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("eslint") from a CommonJS file and import "eslint" from an ES module.
| Runtime | require("eslint") | import "eslint" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ works | ✓ works |
How to import eslint
ES modules (import)
import eslint from "eslint";Named imports from a CommonJS package only work when Node.js can statically detect them. If a named import fails, use the default import and destructure.
CommonJS (require)
const eslint = require("eslint");Module format by version
Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (377 versions; the newest 60 shown).
| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 9.8.0 – 10.10.0 | CommonJS | Jul 26, 2024 |
Frequently asked
Is eslint ESM-only?
eslint@10.10.0 is a CommonJS package. eslint ships CommonJS only. require("eslint") works everywhere. import "eslint" 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 with ES module syntax?
Yes. import eslint from "eslint" 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 work in Bun?
Yes. import "eslint" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4 on Sep 9, 2026.
Does eslint ship TypeScript types?
Yes. eslint bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.
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