SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module - 10 Causes and Fixes

SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module means the JavaScript runtime encountered an import declaration in a file it is treating as a CommonJS script, not an ES module. The runtime refuses to parse import syntax in script mode because modules and scripts have different parsing goals and scoping rules.

This guide covers the 10 most common causes — from a missing "type": "module" in package.json to misconfigured test runners — with a reproduction and fix for each. If your case doesn't match any single cause, use the diagnostic checklist to narrow it down. Close-up of PHP code on a monitor, highlighting development and programming concepts.

ErrorSyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module
Where it happensJavaScript — Node.js (v12+), browser

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