It is possible to execute TypeScript files by setting the experimental flag --experimental-strip-types. Node.js will transpile TypeScript source code into JavaScript source code. During the transpilation process, no type checking is performed, and types are discarded. Roadmap Refs: nodejs/loaders#217 Motivation I believe enabling users to execute TypeScript files is crucial to move the ecosystem forward, it has been requested on all the surveys, and it simply cannot be ignored. We must acknowled...