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

> gulp-replace@1.1.4 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

A string replace plugin for gulp

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against gulp-replace@1.1.4.

gulp-replace ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-replace") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=10. import "gulp-replace" 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-replace") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=10.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import gulpReplace from "gulp-replace"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: types are bundled; install nothing extra.

## Facts

- Latest: 1.1.4 (Dec 17, 2022)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 1.1.4
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: >=10
- Weekly downloads: 488K
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for gulp-replace@1.1.4

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

| Runtime | require("gulp-replace") | import "gulp-replace" |
|---|---|---|
| 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-replace

ES modules:

```js
import gulpReplace from "gulp-replace";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const gulpReplace = require("gulp-replace");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (17 versions; the newest 17 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0 – 1.1.4 | CommonJS | Dec 11, 2013 |

## Frequently asked

**Is gulp-replace ESM-only?**

gulp-replace@1.1.4 is a CommonJS package. gulp-replace ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-replace") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=10. import "gulp-replace" 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-replace with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import gulpReplace from "gulp-replace" 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-replace work in Bun?**

Yes. import "gulp-replace" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does gulp-replace ship TypeScript types?**

Yes. gulp-replace bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.

## Links

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

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