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url: /docs/guide/usage/linter/rules/vue/no-import-compiler-macros.md
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### What it does

Disallow importing Vue compiler macros.

### Why is this bad?

Compiler Macros like:

* `defineProps`
* `defineEmits`
* `defineExpose`
* `withDefaults`
* `defineModel`
* `defineOptions`
* `defineSlots`

are globally available in Vue 3's `<script setup>` and do not require explicit imports.

### Examples

Examples of **incorrect** code for this rule:

```vue
<script setup>
import { defineProps, withDefaults } from "vue";
</script>
```

Examples of **correct** code for this rule:

```vue
<script setup>
import { ref } from "vue";
</script>
```

## How to use

## Version

This rule was added in v1.21.0.

## References
