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

> gulp-clean@0.4.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

A gulp plugin for removing files and folders.

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against gulp-clean@0.4.0.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. TypeScript: no types are available for gulp-clean; declare the module yourself if you need them.

## Facts

- Latest: 0.4.0 (Jan 10, 2018)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 0.4.0
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: >=0.9
- Weekly downloads: 73K
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for gulp-clean@0.4.0

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:

```js
import gulpClean from "gulp-clean";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const gulpClean = require("gulp-clean");
```

## 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1 – 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.

## Links

- [gulp-clean on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/gulp-clean)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/peter-vilja/gulp-clean)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/gulp-clean/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/gulp-clean.json)

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