JS library support

[juliahuang]

It says here that:

JS modules, which help import functionality declared in one file into another, are not available at this time. However, if you are looking to leverage modern features like this along with TypeScript, coding in your favorite IDE, or using third party JS libraries like Tensorflow (machine learning), Sequelize (database connector), or GPU Accelerated JavaScript (GPU processing) with the ease of Apps Script’s built-in Google services, you can use CLASP (Command Line Apps Script) in a Node.js environment.

I looked for more documentation on third party libraries but haven't seen anything (specifically Sequelize since that is specifically called out). Has anyone had experience or suggestions on how exactly to use Sequelize within google apps scripts and how CLASP helps with it?

[oshliaer]

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Sequelize is based on the nodejs platform. Before adding Sequelize as a part of you Apps Script project you have to port it to the Google Apps Script platform.

clasp can't help you here. clasp allows you to develop your Apps Script projects locally.

[PopGoesTheWza]

The only option available at the moment is Apps Script Libraries, which is neither CommonJS package nor ES module.

Porting sequelize to the library format does not sound like a good idea.

[PopGoesTheWza]

This PR may be useful here: #820

[PopGoesTheWza]

@juliahuang @contributorpw what is the status for this issue?