# Is webpack-virtual-modules ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> webpack-virtual-modules@0.6.2 is a CommonJS package. CommonJS — require() works on every Node.js version we test.

Webpack Virtual Modules

Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against webpack-virtual-modules@0.6.2.

webpack-virtual-modules ships CommonJS only. require("webpack-virtual-modules") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "webpack-virtual-modules" 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("webpack-virtual-modules") 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 webpackVirtualModules from "webpack-virtual-modules"; then destructure. Named imports only work when Node.js can statically detect the exports.
3. TypeScript: npm install -D @types/webpack-virtual-modules

## Facts

- Latest: 0.6.2 (Jun 4, 2024)
- Module format: CommonJS
- Last CommonJS version: 0.6.2
- TypeScript types: @types/webpack-virtual-modules
- Node engines: not declared
- Weekly downloads: 44.5M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for webpack-virtual-modules@0.6.2

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

| Runtime | require("webpack-virtual-modules") | import "webpack-virtual-modules" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 webpack-virtual-modules

ES modules:

```js
import webpackVirtualModules from "webpack-virtual-modules";
```

CommonJS:

```js
const webpackVirtualModules = require("webpack-virtual-modules");
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (27 versions; the newest 27 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1 – 0.6.2 | CommonJS | Mar 30, 2017 |

## Frequently asked

**Is webpack-virtual-modules ESM-only?**

webpack-virtual-modules@0.6.2 is a CommonJS package. webpack-virtual-modules ships CommonJS only. require("webpack-virtual-modules") works on every Node.js version we test (18, 20, 22, 24 and 26) and in Bun. import "webpack-virtual-modules" 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 webpack-virtual-modules with ES module syntax?**

Yes. import webpackVirtualModules from "webpack-virtual-modules" 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 webpack-virtual-modules work in Bun?**

Yes. import "webpack-virtual-modules" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does webpack-virtual-modules ship TypeScript types?**

Not bundled. Install the community types with "npm install -D @types/webpack-virtual-modules".

## Links

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

---

For scripts and AI agents: any package is at https://canirequire.com/package/<name>/index.md (Markdown) or https://canirequire.com/package/<name>.json (JSON); the site index is https://canirequire.com/llms.txt. Fetch the URL directly; no search needed.