import-js/eslint-plugin-import

[import/order] option to either sort by export name or alias name

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#3181 opened on Apr 24, 2025

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help wantedimport/export orderingsemver-minor

Description

Given the following configuration:

"import/order": [
    "error",
    {
        alphabetize: {
            order: "asc",
        },
        named: true,
    },
],

The following import statement will fail:

import { b, a as c } from "lib"

That's because a is expected to be before b. However, since a is being renamed to c, I would like to be able to determine the order based on the alias name.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
toolingdeveloper experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-2 days
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
ESLint plugin developmentJavaScriptimport/order rule structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Examine the implementation of the `import/order` rule, particularly the `alphabetize` option in the `docs/rules/order.md` and the corresponding test file. Determine where sorting logic is applied and consider adding a new property to the `alphabetize` options object (e.g., `sortBy`). Implement the feature and update tests accordingly.