# Is request-promise-native ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> request-promise-native@1.0.9 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

The simplified HTTP request client 'request' with Promise support. Powered by native ES6 promises.

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against request-promise-native@1.0.9.

request-promise-native ships CommonJS only. require("request-promise-native") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.12.0. import "request-promise-native" 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:** request-promise-native has been deprecated because it extends the now deprecated request package, see https://github.com/request/request/issues/3142

## What to do

1. require("request-promise-native") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.12.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import requestPromiseNative from "request-promise-native"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/request-promise-native
4. This package is deprecated: request-promise-native has been deprecated because it extends the now deprecated request package, see https://github.com/request/request/issues/3142

## Facts

- Latest: 1.0.9 (Jul 22, 2020)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 1.0.9
- TypeScript types: @types/request-promise-native
- Node engines: >=0.12.0
- Weekly downloads: 2.2M
- License: ISC

## Runtime test results for request-promise-native@1.0.9

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

| Runtime | require("request-promise-native") | import "request-promise-native" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 request-promise-native

ES modules:

```js
import requestPromiseNative from "request-promise-native";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const requestPromiseNative = require("request-promise-native");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (11 versions; the newest 11 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.0 – 1.0.9 | CommonJS | May 7, 2016 |

## Frequently asked

**Is request-promise-native ESM-only?**

request-promise-native@1.0.9 is a CommonJS package. request-promise-native ships CommonJS only. require("request-promise-native") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >=0.12.0. import "request-promise-native" 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 request-promise-native with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import requestPromiseNative from "request-promise-native" 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 request-promise-native work in Bun?**

Yes. import "request-promise-native" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does request-promise-native ship TypeScript types?**

Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/request-promise-native".

## Links

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

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