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

> gulp-typescript@6.0.0-alpha.1 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

A typescript compiler for gulp with incremental compilation support.

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against gulp-typescript@6.0.0-alpha.1.

gulp-typescript ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-typescript") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 8. import "gulp-typescript" 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-typescript") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 8.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import gulpTypescript from "gulp-typescript"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: types are bundled; install nothing extra.

## Facts

- Latest: 6.0.0-alpha.1 (Nov 17, 2019)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 5.0.1
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: >= 8
- Weekly downloads: 283K
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for gulp-typescript@6.0.0-alpha.1

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

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

ES modules:

```js
import gulpTypescript from "gulp-typescript";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const gulpTypescript = require("gulp-typescript");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (66 versions; the newest 60 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1.0 – 5.0.1 | CommonJS | Oct 17, 2014 |

## Frequently asked

**Is gulp-typescript ESM-only?**

gulp-typescript@6.0.0-alpha.1 is a CommonJS package. gulp-typescript ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-typescript") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 8. import "gulp-typescript" 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-typescript with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import gulpTypescript from "gulp-typescript" 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-typescript work in Bun?**

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

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

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

## Links

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

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