usebruno/bruno

ESM module Support for Bruno

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#3537 opened on Nov 25, 2024

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enhancementhelp wantedmodule-scripting

Description

I have checked the following:

  • I've searched existing issues and found nothing related to my issue.

Describe the feature you want to add

Currently, Bruno only supports CommonJS (CJS) modules. To stay aligned with modern JavaScript development practices, it would be beneficial to add support for ECMAScript Modules (ESM).

Mockups or Images of the feature

NA

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backenddeveloper experiencetooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
understanding of CommonJS vs ESMJavaScript build configurationNode.js module resolution
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate the current build setup (likely webpack or esbuild) in the repository. Identify the package.json fields for module types, check for any existing ESM compatibility in dependencies. Look at known migration patterns from CJS to dual ESM/CJS support, such as using 'exports' field and conditional exports. Note that the assigned user may have existing work to review.