--- title: Node.js 22: Improved ECMAScript Modules, WebSocket... description: Node.js 22 introduces several exciting features and updates, including 'require()' support for ECMAScript modules, WebSocket client enabled by default, and... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/node-js-22-improved-ecmascript-modules-websocket-client-and-v8-engine-updates-omyotbopi twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Node.js 22: Improved ECMAScript Modules, WebSocket Client, and V8 Engine Updates | daily.dev og:description: Node.js 22 introduces several exciting features and updates, including 'require()' support for ECMAScript modules, WebSocket client enabled by default, and... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/node-js-22-improved-ecmascript-modules-websocket-client-and-v8-engine-updates-omyotbopi og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/omYOtbOpI.png og:image:alt: Node.js 22: Improved ECMAScript Modules, WebSocket Client, and V8 Engine Updates og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Node.js 22: Improved ECMAScript Modules, WebSocket Client, and V8 Engine Updates **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 1 min read · 10 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Node.js 22 introduces several exciting features and updates, including 'require()' support for ECMAScript modules, WebSocket client enabled by default, and updates to the V8 JavaScript engine. It also includes stable Watch Mode, improved stream performance, and enters long-term support in October. ## Content Node.js 22 is now available! This release brings several exciting features and improvements. The most notable highlight is the introduction of `require()` support for ECMAScript modules, making it easier to work with modern JavaScript modules in Node.js. Additionally, the WebSocket client is now enabled by default, allowing developers to build real-time communication applications more easily. The V8 JavaScript engine has also been updated in this release, incorporating the Maglev compiler and providing improved performance. Moreover, Node.js 22 introduces stable Watch Mode, enhancing the developer experience and making it more convenient to monitor file changes. In terms of stream performance, the default high water mark has been increased, resulting in a performance boost. It's worth noting that this release will enter long-term support in October, ensuring stability and reliability. 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