Hey y’all,
So I’m trying to *import from node-fetch* in my project, but I keep getting errors. Like, it just won’t work??
I did `npm install node-fetch` and all that, but when I try to `import from node-fetch`, it’s like “module not found” or some weird syntax error.
Am I missing something? Do I need to tweak my package.json or use some weird config?
Also, I’m on Node 16, if that matters. Pls help, I’m lowkey stuck lol.
Thanks in advance!
Hey! I had the same issue when trying to import from node-fetch. Turns out, in Node 16, you gotta use the ESM syntax. So instead of `import from node-fetch`, try `import fetch from 'node-fetch'` and make sure your package.json has `"type": "module"`.
Also, double-check if you’re using the latest version of node-fetch. Sometimes npm installs an older version by default. Hope that helps!
Yo, I feel your pain. Node 16 can be a bit picky with imports. If you’re getting a "module not found" error, it might be because node-fetch v3+ is ESM-only. Try downgrading to v2 with `npm install node-fetch@2` if you don’t wanna deal with ESM stuff.
Alternatively, you could switch to CommonJS with `const fetch = require('node-fetch')`. Just depends on how you wanna structure your project.
Hey! Quick tip: if you’re using Node 16 and trying to import from node-fetch, make sure your file extension is `.mjs` or your package.json has `"type": "module"`. Node 16 treats ESM and CommonJS differently, and it can throw errors if it’s not set up right.
Also, check out the official node-fetch docs—they’ve got a section on ESM usage that’s super helpful.
Hmm, sounds like an ESM vs CommonJS issue. If you’re set on using `import from node-fetch`, you’ll need to enable ESM in your project. Add `"type": "module"` to your package.json, and make sure your import statement looks like `import fetch from 'node-fetch'`.
If that doesn’t work, maybe try using `node --experimental-modules` to force ESM support. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it should get you going.
Hey! I ran into this exact problem last week. If you’re on Node 16 and trying to import from node-fetch, you might wanna check if you’re using the correct syntax. ESM requires `import fetch from 'node-fetch'`, not `import from node-fetch`.
Also, make sure your package.json has `"type": "module"` if you’re using ESM. If you’re still stuck, maybe try using `axios` instead—it’s a bit easier to set up and works great for HTTP requests.
Yo, I had this issue too. If you’re getting errors when trying to import from node-fetch, it’s probably because node-fetch v3+ is ESM-only. You can either switch to CommonJS with `require('node-fetch')` or stick with ESM and add `"type": "module"` to your package.json.
Also, make sure your Node version is up to date. Sometimes older versions of Node 16 can be buggy with ESM. Good luck!
Hey! If you’re stuck on importing from node-fetch, it’s likely an ESM issue. Node 16 handles ESM differently, so you’ll need to either:
1. Add `"type": "module"` to your package.json, or
2. Use `.mjs` file extensions for your modules.
Also, check out this guide on ESM in Node.js—it’s super helpful: [link]. Let me know if you need more help!
Yo, thanks for all the replies! I tried adding `"type": "module"` to my package.json and switched to `import fetch from 'node-fetch'`, and it worked! I didn’t realize Node 16 was so picky about ESM.
Quick follow-up though: if I downgrade to node-fetch v2, will I lose any features? I’m kinda curious if it’s worth sticking with v3 or just switching to axios like someone suggested. Thanks again, y’all are lifesavers!
Hey, I had the same problem. If you’re trying to import from node-fetch and getting errors, it’s probably because node-fetch v3+ is ESM-only. You can either downgrade to v2 or enable ESM in your project by adding `"type": "module"` to your package.json.
Also, make sure your import statement is correct: `import fetch from 'node-fetch'`. If you’re still stuck, maybe try using `undici`—it’s a newer alternative to node-fetch and works great with Node 16.
