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Is normalize-package-data ESM-only? Can you require() it?
Normalizes data that can be found in package.json files.
Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against normalize-package-data@9.0.0. Markdown · JSON
CommonJS CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test
normalize-package-data ships CommonJS only. require("normalize-package-data") 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 "normalize-package-data" 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
- require("normalize-package-data") 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.
- From ES modules use the default import: import normalizePackageData from "normalize-package-data"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
- TypeScript: npm install -D @types/normalize-package-data
Does normalize-package-data@9.0.0 actually load? Runtime test results
Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("normalize-package-data") from a CommonJS file and import "normalize-package-data" from an ES module.
| Runtime | require("normalize-package-data") | import "normalize-package-data" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 normalize-package-data
ES modules (import)
import normalizePackageData from "normalize-package-data";Named imports from a CommonJS package only work when Node.js can statically detect them. If a named import fails, use the default import and destructure.
CommonJS (require)
const normalizePackageData = require("normalize-package-data");Module format by version
Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm, corrected where a runtime test of that version contradicted them (64 versions; the newest 60 shown).
| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.9 – 9.0.0 | CommonJS | Apr 12, 2013 |
Frequently asked
Is normalize-package-data ESM-only?
normalize-package-data@9.0.0 is a CommonJS package. normalize-package-data ships CommonJS only. require("normalize-package-data") 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 "normalize-package-data" 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 normalize-package-data with ES module syntax?
Yes. import normalizePackageData from "normalize-package-data" 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 normalize-package-data work in Bun?
Yes. import "normalize-package-data" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.
Does normalize-package-data ship TypeScript types?
Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/normalize-package-data".
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