No "exports" main defined in ... package.json

[michael-spengler]

Following the instructions given here: https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfs#install-as-an-application-developer

... and then starting the program containing the example code leads to: No "exports" main defined in ... package.json ... ERR_PACKAGE_PATH_NOT_EXPORTED

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[blockchainTrucker]

Same here

[achingbrain]

These modules as ESM-only, you cannot require them, only import.

Please see: https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfs/blob/master/docs/upgrading/v0.62-v0.63.md#esm

[MiqueiasGFernandes]

Same problem here. Why do close this issue, if still haven't solution?

[achingbrain]

Please see the upgrade guide and also similar closed issues for solutions.

Here's one: https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfs/issues/4180

[blockchainTrucker]

I believe they closed it because the latest version is es6 only, so technically there is no bug. I am using version 34.0.0 and it works as it should.