# Is google-logging-utils ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> google-logging-utils@2.0.1 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

A debug logger package for other Google libraries

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against google-logging-utils@2.0.1.

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

## Facts

- Latest: 2.0.1 (Aug 11, 2026)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 2.0.1
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: >=22
- Weekly downloads: 70.1M
- License: Apache-2.0

## Runtime test results for google-logging-utils@2.0.1

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

| Runtime | require("google-logging-utils") | import "google-logging-utils" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 google-logging-utils

ES modules:

```js
import googleLoggingUtils from "google-logging-utils";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const googleLoggingUtils = require("google-logging-utils");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (12 versions; the newest 12 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.0 – 2.0.1 | CommonJS | Nov 20, 2024 |

## Frequently asked

**Is google-logging-utils ESM-only?**

google-logging-utils@2.0.1 is a CommonJS package. google-logging-utils ships CommonJS only. require("google-logging-utils") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=22. import "google-logging-utils" 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 google-logging-utils with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import googleLoggingUtils from "google-logging-utils" 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 google-logging-utils work in Bun?**

Yes. import "google-logging-utils" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does google-logging-utils ship TypeScript types?**

Yes. google-logging-utils bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.

## Links

- [google-logging-utils on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/google-logging-utils)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/googleapis/google-cloud-node)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/google-logging-utils/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/google-logging-utils.json)

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