JavaScript
JavaScript import declaration is not at the top level of a module
SyntaxError: import declarations may only appear at top level of a module
JavaScript found an import statement inside a block or a file that is not being treated as a module.
Observed message
SyntaxError: import declarations may only appear at top level of a module
Why it happens
- An import statement is nested inside a function, conditional, or block.
- The file is not being executed as a module.
- Source code with ESM syntax was run before build or transpilation.
How to fix it
- Move static import declarations to the top level of the module.
- Use dynamic import() for conditional or lazy loading.
- Make sure the file is treated as a module in the browser, bundler, or runtime.
