Canvas.script entries can not be JS modules
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GrapesJS version[X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJSWhat browser are you using? Version 1.56.20 Chromium: 115.0.5790.171 (Offizieller Build) (arm64)Reproducible demo link noneDescribe the bug links entered into can not refer to JavaScript modules, or you may run into the following error: This makes it really difficult to use modern JavaScript in combination with GrapesJSCode of Conduct[X] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
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scripts: [
{ src: '...file.js', type: 'module' },
],
good to know, thanks
The issue you're encountering, "Uncaught SyntaxError: Cannot use import statement outside a module," arises because the canvas.scripts option in GrapesJS injects script URLs using standard <script> tags. By default, browsers treat these as classic scripts, which do not support ES module syntax (imp...
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