ESM is a blazing-fast, production-ready ES module loader for Node.js. It enables seamless usage of modern JavaScript syntax (ESM) directly in your Node.js projects, eliminating the need for transpilers like Babel in many scenarios. With ESM, you can leverage features like import and export natively, streamlining your development workflow. Its zero-dependency design ensures minimal overhead, making it a performant and convenient solution for adopting ES modules.