# Is min-indent ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> min-indent@1.0.1 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against min-indent@1.0.1.

min-indent ships CommonJS only. require("min-indent") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=4. import "min-indent" 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("min-indent") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=4.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import minIndent from "min-indent"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/min-indent

## Facts

- Latest: 1.0.1 (May 28, 2020)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 1.0.1
- TypeScript types: @types/min-indent
- Node engines: >=4
- Weekly downloads: 56.6M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for min-indent@1.0.1

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

| Runtime | require("min-indent") | import "min-indent" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 min-indent

ES modules:

```js
import minIndent from "min-indent";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const minIndent = require("min-indent");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (2 versions; the newest 2 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 – 1.0.1 | CommonJS | Oct 27, 2017 |

## Frequently asked

**Is min-indent ESM-only?**

min-indent@1.0.1 is a CommonJS package. min-indent ships CommonJS only. require("min-indent") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=4. import "min-indent" 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 min-indent with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import minIndent from "min-indent" 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 min-indent work in Bun?**

Yes. import "min-indent" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does min-indent ship TypeScript types?**

Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/min-indent".

## Links

- [min-indent on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/min-indent)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/thejameskyle/min-indent)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/min-indent/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/min-indent.json)

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