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

> gulp-util@3.0.8 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Utility functions for gulp plugins

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against gulp-util@3.0.8.

gulp-util ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-util") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.10. import "gulp-util" 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.

**Deprecated:** gulp-util is deprecated - replace it, following the guidelines at https://medium.com/gulpjs/gulp-util-ca3b1f9f9ac5

## What to do

1. require("gulp-util") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.10.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import gulpUtil from "gulp-util"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/gulp-util
4. This package is deprecated: gulp-util is deprecated - replace it, following the guidelines at https://medium.com/gulpjs/gulp-util-ca3b1f9f9ac5

## Facts

- Latest: 3.0.8 (Dec 26, 2016)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 3.0.8
- TypeScript types: @types/gulp-util
- Node engines: >=0.10
- Weekly downloads: 946K
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for gulp-util@3.0.8

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

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

ES modules:

```js
import gulpUtil from "gulp-util";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const gulpUtil = require("gulp-util");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (40 versions; the newest 40 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.1 – 3.0.8 | CommonJS | Jul 6, 2013 |

## Frequently asked

**Is gulp-util ESM-only?**

gulp-util@3.0.8 is a CommonJS package. gulp-util ships CommonJS only. require("gulp-util") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.10. import "gulp-util" 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-util with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import gulpUtil from "gulp-util" 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-util work in Bun?**

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

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

Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/gulp-util".

## Links

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

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