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

> npmlog@7.0.1 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against npmlog@7.0.1.

npmlog ships CommonJS only. require("npmlog") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^14.17.0 || ^16.13.0 || >=18.0.0. import "npmlog" 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:** This package is no longer supported.

## What to do

1. require("npmlog") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^14.17.0 || ^16.13.0 || >=18.0.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import npmlog from "npmlog"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/npmlog
4. This package is deprecated: This package is no longer supported.

## Facts

- Latest: 7.0.1 (Oct 19, 2022)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 7.0.1
- TypeScript types: @types/npmlog
- Node engines: ^14.17.0 || ^16.13.0 || >=18.0.0
- Weekly downloads: 14.1M
- License: ISC

## Runtime test results for npmlog@7.0.1

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

| Runtime | require("npmlog") | import "npmlog" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 npmlog

ES modules:

```js
import npmlog from "npmlog";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const npmlog = require("npmlog");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (34 versions; the newest 34 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.1 – 7.0.1 | CommonJS | Jun 6, 2012 |

## Frequently asked

**Is npmlog ESM-only?**

npmlog@7.0.1 is a CommonJS package. npmlog ships CommonJS only. require("npmlog") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js ^14.17.0 || ^16.13.0 || >=18.0.0. import "npmlog" 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 npmlog with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import npmlog from "npmlog" 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 npmlog work in Bun?**

Yes. import "npmlog" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does npmlog ship TypeScript types?**

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

## Links

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

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