# Is json-parse-even-better-errors ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> json-parse-even-better-errors@6.0.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against json-parse-even-better-errors@6.0.0.

json-parse-even-better-errors ships CommonJS only. require("json-parse-even-better-errors") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^22.22.2 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0. import "json-parse-even-better-errors" 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("json-parse-even-better-errors") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^22.22.2 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import jsonParseEvenBetterErrors from "json-parse-even-better-errors"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: no types are available for json-parse-even-better-errors; declare the module yourself if you need them.

## Facts

- Latest: 6.0.0 (May 8, 2026)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 6.0.0
- TypeScript types: none
- Node engines: ^22.22.2 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0
- Weekly downloads: 77.4M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for json-parse-even-better-errors@6.0.0

Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("json-parse-even-better-errors") from a CommonJS file and import "json-parse-even-better-errors" from an ES module.

| Runtime | require("json-parse-even-better-errors") | import "json-parse-even-better-errors" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 json-parse-even-better-errors

ES modules:

```js
import jsonParseEvenBetterErrors from "json-parse-even-better-errors";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const jsonParseEvenBetterErrors = require("json-parse-even-better-errors");
```

## 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0 – 6.0.0 | CommonJS | Sep 27, 2019 |

## Frequently asked

**Is json-parse-even-better-errors ESM-only?**

json-parse-even-better-errors@6.0.0 is a CommonJS package. json-parse-even-better-errors ships CommonJS only. require("json-parse-even-better-errors") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^22.22.2 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0. import "json-parse-even-better-errors" 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 json-parse-even-better-errors with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import jsonParseEvenBetterErrors from "json-parse-even-better-errors" 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 json-parse-even-better-errors work in Bun?**

Yes. import "json-parse-even-better-errors" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does json-parse-even-better-errors ship TypeScript types?**

No. json-parse-even-better-errors ships no type declarations and there is no @types package for it.

## Links

- [json-parse-even-better-errors on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/json-parse-even-better-errors)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/npm/json-parse-even-better-errors)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/json-parse-even-better-errors/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/json-parse-even-better-errors.json)

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