TS1259
TypeScriptERRORNotableSyntaxHIGH confidence
Module 'X' can only be default-imported using the 'X' flag
Production Risk
Build will fail; resolve before shipping.
What this means
A syntax error (TS1259): Module 'X' can only be default-imported using the 'X' flag. This diagnostic is emitted by the TypeScript compiler when module 'X' can only be default-imported using the 'X' flag.
Why it happens
- 1Incorrect TypeScript syntax or type usage
- 2Type mismatch between declared and actual value
How to reproduce
TypeScript compiler reports TS1259 during type checking.
trigger — this will error
trigger — this will error
// Triggers TS1259 // Module 'X' can only be default-imported using the 'X' flag
expected output
error TS1259: Module 'X' can only be default-imported using the 'X' flag
Fix
Address the TypeScript diagnostic
WHEN When this error is reported by the compiler
Address the TypeScript diagnostic
// Run the TypeScript compiler for details: npx tsc --noEmit // Use the TypeScript playground to test your code: // https://www.typescriptlang.org/play
Why this works
Review the full error message and location; the TypeScript handbook provides guidance on each error category.
Sources
Official documentation ↗
TypeScript Compiler Diagnostics
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