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how do I export my kotlin functions and import them in a nodejs project?

The docs have me confused about this. I think something gets messed up because I use kotlin packages. more info in :thread:

example of koltin code:

```package com.composables

@OptIn(ExperimentalJsExport::class)
@JsExport
fun svgToComposeImageVector(svg: String, variableName: String = "Output"): String {
}```
I build my lib using: `jsNodeDevelopmentLibraryDistribution`

then copy paste the generated lib folder into my nodejs app

I cannot figure out how to import it. I see this weird code generated in the generated js file:

```function $jsExportAll$(_) {
    var $com = _.com || (_.com = {});
    var $com$composables = $com.composables || ($com.composables = {});
    $com$composables.svgToComposeImageVector = svgToComposeImageVector;
  }
  $jsExportAll$(_);```
and I can't figure out how to import the `svgToComposeImageVector` function

ok figured this out. I did not understand what nodejs types are and that they were different to packaging formats.

ended up exporting my lib using the gradle task mentioned above, then copied to my nodejs repo (but outside of the app itself). did `npm i /path/to/exported/kotlin/lib` and I can use it as a normal installed module

The `_` symbol is the root namespace of the exported library. I suppose you're using CommonJS.

<@U02BK8ABTQF> no. the lib is a different project if that's what you are asking

Yes, it is. So, yep the `npm i /path/to/exported/kotlin/lib` is the best solution for the local development

I'd also play around with `npm link`, which creates a symbolic link and allows you (in theory, but doesn't always keep its promise) to simply compile the distribution without having to re-install each time. It's still not the best solution tho. That's why I prefer monorepos with npm workspaces.