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Is glob-to-regexp ESM-only? Can you require() it?
Convert globs to regular expressions
Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against glob-to-regexp@0.4.1. Markdown · JSON
CommonJS CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test
glob-to-regexp ships CommonJS only. require("glob-to-regexp") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "glob-to-regexp" 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
- require("glob-to-regexp") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun.
- From ES modules use the default import: import globToRegexp from "glob-to-regexp"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
- TypeScript: npm install -D @types/glob-to-regexp
Does glob-to-regexp@0.4.1 actually load? Runtime test results
Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("glob-to-regexp") from a CommonJS file and import "glob-to-regexp" from an ES module.
| Runtime | require("glob-to-regexp") | import "glob-to-regexp" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 glob-to-regexp
ES modules (import)
import globToRegexp from "glob-to-regexp";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 globToRegexp = require("glob-to-regexp");Module format by version
Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm, corrected where a runtime test of that version contradicted them (8 versions; the newest 8 shown).
| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.0 – 0.4.1 | CommonJS | Jul 16, 2013 |
Frequently asked
Is glob-to-regexp ESM-only?
glob-to-regexp@0.4.1 is a CommonJS package. glob-to-regexp ships CommonJS only. require("glob-to-regexp") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "glob-to-regexp" 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 glob-to-regexp with ES module syntax?
Yes. import globToRegexp from "glob-to-regexp" 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 glob-to-regexp work in Bun?
Yes. import "glob-to-regexp" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.
Does glob-to-regexp ship TypeScript types?
Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/glob-to-regexp".
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