# Is fastq ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> fastq@1.20.3 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against fastq@1.20.3.

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

## Facts

- Latest: 1.20.3 (Aug 29, 2026)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 1.20.3
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: not declared
- Weekly downloads: 122.5M
- License: ISC

## Runtime test results for fastq@1.20.3

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

| Runtime | require("fastq") | import "fastq" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fastq

ES modules:

```js
import fastq from "fastq";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const fastq = require("fastq");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (32 versions; the newest 32 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1 – 1.20.3 | CommonJS | Jun 14, 2015 |

## Frequently asked

**Is fastq ESM-only?**

fastq@1.20.3 is a CommonJS package. fastq ships CommonJS only. require("fastq") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "fastq" 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 fastq with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import fastq from "fastq" 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 fastq work in Bun?**

Yes. import "fastq" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does fastq ship TypeScript types?**

No. fastq ships no type declarations and there is no @types package for it.

## Links

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

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