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Is gulp-clean ESM-only? Can you require() it?
A gulp plugin for removing files and folders.
Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against gulp-clean@0.4.0. Markdown · JSON
CommonJS CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test
gulp-clean ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-clean") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.9. import "gulp-clean" 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("gulp-clean") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.9.
- From ES modules use the default import: import gulpClean from "gulp-clean"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
- TypeScript: no types are available for gulp-clean; declare the module yourself if you need them.
Does gulp-clean@0.4.0 actually load? Runtime test results
Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("gulp-clean") from a CommonJS file and import "gulp-clean" from an ES module.
| Runtime | require("gulp-clean") | import "gulp-clean" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 gulp-clean
ES modules (import)
import gulpClean from "gulp-clean";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 gulpClean = require("gulp-clean");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 (12 versions; the newest 12 shown).
| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1 – 0.4.0 | CommonJS | Dec 23, 2013 |
Frequently asked
Is gulp-clean ESM-only?
gulp-clean@0.4.0 is a CommonJS package. gulp-clean ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-clean") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.9. import "gulp-clean" 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 gulp-clean with ES module syntax?
Yes. import gulpClean from "gulp-clean" 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 gulp-clean work in Bun?
Yes. import "gulp-clean" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.
Does gulp-clean ship TypeScript types?
No. gulp-clean ships no type declarations and there is no @types package for it.
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