Is the "ERR_REQUIRE_ESM" error serious?

Yes. This is a high-severity error that usually blocks work until it is fixed, but the steps above resolve it.

How to fix Error [ERR_REQUIRE_ESM]: require() of ES Module not supported in Node.js

Node.jsINTERMEDIATEHIGHLast verified Dec 9, 2025· 19 views

Occurs when attempting to use CommonJS require() to import an ES module, which only supports import statements.

Fixes ERR_REQUIRE_ESM

node.js — error

$# Error [ERR_REQUIRE_ESM]: require() of ES Module not supported
Error [ERR_REQUIRE_ESM]: require() of ES Module not supported

Placeholder meaning for ERR_REQUIRE_ESM: require() of ES Module not supported. This error needs detailed documentation.

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What does "ERR_REQUIRE_ESM" mean?: Placeholder meaning for ERR_REQUIRE_ESM: require() of ES Module not supported. This error needs detailed documentation.
How do I fix "ERR_REQUIRE_ESM"?: Occurs when attempting to use CommonJS require() to import an ES module, which only supports import statements.
What causes "ERR_REQUIRE_ESM"?: Cause 1 Cause 2 Cause 3
Is the "ERR_REQUIRE_ESM" error serious?: Yes. This is a high-severity error that usually blocks work until it is fixed, but the steps above resolve it.