What is @tsconfig/node18?
@tsconfig/node18 is a TypeScript configuration preset for Node.js 18. It provides a base tsconfig.json configuration that is optimized for projects running on Node.js version 18, ensuring compatibility and leveraging the latest features of both TypeScript and Node.js.
What are @tsconfig/node18's main functionalities?
Base Configuration
This feature allows you to extend the base configuration provided by @tsconfig/node18. By extending this configuration, you inherit a set of TypeScript compiler options that are optimized for Node.js 18.
{"extends":"@tsconfig/node18/tsconfig.json"}
ES Module Support
The configuration supports ES modules, which are natively supported in Node.js 18. This allows you to use modern JavaScript module syntax in your TypeScript projects.
{"compilerOptions":{"module":"ESNext","target":"ES2021"}}
Strict Type-Checking
The configuration enables strict type-checking options, which helps catch common errors and improve code quality by enforcing stricter type rules.
{"compilerOptions":{"strict":true}}
Other packages similar to @tsconfig/node18
@tsconfig/node16
@tsconfig/node16 is a TypeScript configuration preset for Node.js 16. It provides a similar base configuration but is optimized for Node.js version 16. It is useful for projects that need to maintain compatibility with Node.js 16.
@tsconfig/node14
@tsconfig/node14 is a TypeScript configuration preset for Node.js 14. Like @tsconfig/node18, it offers a base configuration but is tailored for Node.js version 14, ensuring compatibility with that version.
@tsconfig/recommended
@tsconfig/recommended provides a general-purpose TypeScript configuration that is not tied to a specific Node.js version. It offers a set of recommended TypeScript compiler options that are suitable for a wide range of projects.
A base TSConfig for working with Node 18.
Add the package to your "devDependencies"
:
npm install --save-dev @tsconfig/node18
yarn add --dev @tsconfig/node18
Add to your tsconfig.json
:
"extends": "@tsconfig/node18/tsconfig.json"
The tsconfig.json
:
{
"$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/tsconfig",
"display": "Node 18",
"_version": "18.2.0",
"compilerOptions": {
"lib": ["es2023"],
"module": "node16",
"target": "es2022",
"strict": true,
"esModuleInterop": true,
"skipLibCheck": true,
"moduleResolution": "node16"
}
}
You can find the code here.