# Is rollup-plugin-node-resolve ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> rollup-plugin-node-resolve@5.2.0 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Bundle third-party dependencies in node_modules

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against rollup-plugin-node-resolve@5.2.0.

rollup-plugin-node-resolve ships CommonJS only. require("rollup-plugin-node-resolve") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "rollup-plugin-node-resolve" 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.

It also declares a "module" field, so bundlers such as webpack, Vite and esbuild pick up an ESM build for tree-shaking.

**Deprecated:** This package has been deprecated and is no longer maintained. Please use @rollup/plugin-node-resolve.

## What to do

1. require("rollup-plugin-node-resolve") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import rollupPluginNodeResolve from "rollup-plugin-node-resolve"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/rollup-plugin-node-resolve
4. This package is deprecated: This package has been deprecated and is no longer maintained. Please use @rollup/plugin-node-resolve.

## Facts

- Latest: 5.2.0 (Jun 29, 2019)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 5.2.0
- TypeScript types: @types/rollup-plugin-node-resolve
- Node engines: not declared
- Weekly downloads: 654K
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for rollup-plugin-node-resolve@5.2.0

Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("rollup-plugin-node-resolve") from a CommonJS file and import "rollup-plugin-node-resolve" from an ES module.

| Runtime | require("rollup-plugin-node-resolve") | import "rollup-plugin-node-resolve" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 rollup-plugin-node-resolve

ES modules:

```js
import rollupPluginNodeResolve from "rollup-plugin-node-resolve";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const rollupPluginNodeResolve = require("rollup-plugin-node-resolve");
```

## 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0 – 5.2.0 | CommonJS | Feb 7, 2016 |

## Frequently asked

**Is rollup-plugin-node-resolve ESM-only?**

rollup-plugin-node-resolve@5.2.0 is a CommonJS package. rollup-plugin-node-resolve ships CommonJS only. require("rollup-plugin-node-resolve") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "rollup-plugin-node-resolve" 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 rollup-plugin-node-resolve with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import rollupPluginNodeResolve from "rollup-plugin-node-resolve" 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 rollup-plugin-node-resolve work in Bun?**

Yes. import "rollup-plugin-node-resolve" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does rollup-plugin-node-resolve ship TypeScript types?**

Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/rollup-plugin-node-resolve".

## Links

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

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