`if __name__ == '__main__'` equivalent in javascript es6 modules

Question

Is it possible to check if JavaScript file is being run directly or if it was required as part of an es6 module import.

for example a main script is included.

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Answer 1

module.parent will help you:

if(module.parent) {
    console.log('required module')
} else {
    console.log('main')
}