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TS7038
TypeScriptERRORNotableStrictHIGH confidence

Type originates at this import. A namespace-style import cannot be called or ...

Production Risk

Build will fail; resolve before shipping.

What this means

A strict mode error (TS7038): Type originates at this import. A namespace-style import cannot be called or constructed, and will cause a failure at runtime. Consider using a default import or import require here instead.. This diagnostic is emitted by the TypeScript compiler when type originates at this import. A namespace-style import cannot be called or constructed, and will cause a failure at runtime. Consider using a default import or import require here instead..

Why it happens
  1. 1Incorrect TypeScript syntax or type usage
  2. 2Type mismatch between declared and actual value
How to reproduce

TypeScript compiler reports TS7038 during type checking.

trigger — this will error
trigger — this will error
// Triggers TS7038
// Type originates at this import. A namespace-style import cannot be called or constructed, and will cause a failure at runtime. Consider using a default import or import require here instead.

expected output

error TS7038: Type originates at this import. A namespace-style import cannot be called or constructed, and will cause a failure at runtime. Consider using a default import or import require here instead.

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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