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

> run-sequence@2.2.1 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against run-sequence@2.2.1.

run-sequence ships CommonJS only. require("run-sequence") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 0.8.0. import "run-sequence" 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

1. require("run-sequence") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 0.8.0.
2. From ES modules use the default import: import runSequence from "run-sequence"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/run-sequence

## Facts

- Latest: 2.2.1 (Jan 3, 2018)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 2.2.1
- TypeScript types: @types/run-sequence
- Node engines: >= 0.8.0
- Weekly downloads: 95K
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for run-sequence@2.2.1

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

| Runtime | require("run-sequence") | import "run-sequence" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 run-sequence

ES modules:

```js
import runSequence from "run-sequence";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const runSequence = require("run-sequence");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (23 versions; the newest 23 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3.1 – 2.2.1 | CommonJS | Jan 23, 2014 |

## Frequently asked

**Is run-sequence ESM-only?**

run-sequence@2.2.1 is a CommonJS package. run-sequence ships CommonJS only. require("run-sequence") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. The package declares Node.js >= 0.8.0. import "run-sequence" 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 run-sequence with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import runSequence from "run-sequence" 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 run-sequence work in Bun?**

Yes. import "run-sequence" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does run-sequence ship TypeScript types?**

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

## Links

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

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