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ERR_REQUIRE_ESM_RACE_CONDITION

require esm race condition

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Code ERR_REQUIRE_ESM_RACE_CONDITION · An issue reported by Node.js.

Official explanation · Original text

An attempt was made to require() an ES Module while another import() call was already in progress to load it asynchronously.

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Source and terms of use

Errors | Node.js v26.13.1 Documentation ↗

Creator: Node.js contributors; Joyent, Inc. and other Node contributors
License: MIT License (Node.js documentation)
Checked on: 2026-11-12

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