TypeError: context.getScope is not a function

Symptoms

When using ESLint v9.0.0 or later with a plugin, you may see one of the following errors:

TypeError: context.getScope is not a function
TypeError: context.getAncestors is not a function
TypeError: context.markVariableAsUsed is not a function
TypeError: context.getDeclaredVariables is not a function
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Cause

ESLint v9.0.0 introduces changes to the rules API that plugin rules use, which included moving some methods from the context object to the sourceCode object. If you’re seeing one of these errors, that means the plugin has not yet been updated to use the new rules API.

Resolution

Common resolutions for this issue include:

• Upgrade the plugin to the latest version
• Use the compatibility utilities to patch the plugin in your config file

Resources

For more information, see:

• Configure Plugins for documentation on how to configure plugins
• Create Plugins for documentation on how to define plugins