#Import function from TS module

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gray harborBOT
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Hi @indigo tulip. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:

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To import and use a function from a TypeScript (.ts) module inside a <script is:inline> tag in an Astro component, you'll face some challenges due to how Astro processes scripts. Let me explain why and provide an alternative approach:

  1. The is:inline directive prevents Astro from processing the script, which means you can't use import statements directly within it Astro Docs: is:inline (https://docs.astro.build/en/reference/directives-reference/#isinline).

  2. Inline scripts are not processed or bundled by Astro, so TypeScript support and module imports are not available in this context Astro Docs: Using <script> in Astro (https://docs.astro.build/en/guides/client-side-scripts/#using-script-in-astro).

Instead of using <script is:inline>, I recommend using a regular <script> tag without the is:inline directive. This way, Astro will process the script, allowing you to import and use TypeScript modules. Here's how you can do it:

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// Your Astro component front matter
---

<!-- Your component template -->

<script>
  import { yourFunction } from './your-module.ts';
  
  // Use your imported function
  yourFunction();
</script>

By using this approach, you can take advantage of Astro's built-in TypeScript support and module bundling Astro Docs: TypeScript (https://docs.astro.build/en/guides/typescript/#_top).

If you absolutely need to use is:inline for some reason, you might need to consider alternative methods like loading your TypeScript code as a separate file or converting it to JavaScript before using it in the inline script.

Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon:

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indigo tulip
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@gray harbor i cannot remove is:inline because i need to use def:vars in this script tag. How i can import a function from different .ts file to use in this <script> tag?

gray harborBOT
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Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:

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Sorry @indigo tulip, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist:

Perhaps try again in 15mins?