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Is mobx ESM-only? Can you require() it?
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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against mobx@7.0.3. JSON
Dual (CommonJS + ESM) Dual package — both require() and import work
mobx publishes both a CommonJS entry and a native ESM entry (ESM added in 7.0.0). require("mobx") and import "mobx" both work on every supported Node.js version and in Bun.
Does mobx@7.0.3 actually load? Runtime test results
Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("mobx") from a CommonJS file and import "mobx" from an ES module.
| Runtime | require("mobx") | import "mobx" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ works | ✓ works |
How to import mobx
ES modules (import)
import mobx from "mobx";CommonJS (require)
const mobx = require("mobx");Module format by version
Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (212 versions; the newest 60 shown).
| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0.0 – 7.0.3 | Dual (CommonJS + ESM) | Jul 30, 2026 |
| 6.1.3 – 6.16.1 | CommonJS | Jan 29, 2021 |
Frequently asked
Is mobx ESM-only?
mobx@7.0.3 ships CommonJS and ESM builds. mobx publishes both a CommonJS entry and a native ESM entry (ESM added in 7.0.0). require("mobx") and import "mobx" both work on every supported Node.js version and in Bun.
Can I require mobx?
Yes. mobx ships a CommonJS entry, so require("mobx") works on every Node.js version, alongside the native ESM entry for import.
Does mobx work in Bun?
Yes. import "mobx" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4 on Sep 9, 2026.
Does mobx ship TypeScript types?
Yes. mobx bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.
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