There are currently issues with ts-node and ESM in Node.js 20 and above. These issues can be mitigated by using tsx.

To support "ts-node" click here:
https://github.com/TypeStrong/ts-node/issues/2140

Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - The problems with ts-node
07:34 - Fixing ERR_UNKNOWN_FILE_EXTENSION
10:03 - Type checking issues
12:39 - Making ts-node work again
15:05 - The future of ts-node
17:18 - Switching to tsx

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TS Node has been a popular tool for running TypeScript directly in Node.js, but recent issues with ECMAScript module support and Node.js version compatibility have raised concerns. Developer Blake Embrey has been seeking sponsorship to address these problems. An alternative, TSX, offers a more seamless experience with TypeScript in Node.js, supporting both CommonJS and ECMAScript modules. Despite these challenges, solutions and workarounds are available to continue using TS Node effectively.

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