How to use node modules (like MomentJS) in EJS views?

Question

To use MomentJS in views/custom.ejs, what is the correct way (if any)?

1. Server side

   routes/index etc we can easily use require(\'moment\');

Answer 1

I found another way of doing this, and I think it has some advantages.

• Don't polute your code exporting filters.
• Access any method without the need to export them all.
• Better ejs usage (no | pipes).

On your controller, or view.js do this:

var moment = require('moment');
exports.index = function(req, res) {
    // send moment to your ejs
    res.render('index', { moment: moment });
}

Now you can use moment inside your ejs:

    
<%= moment().fromNow() %>

I'm not an Node expert, so if anyone see something bad on doing this, let me know! :)