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I am using typescript in AMD mode (using requirejs).

Let's say I want to add a function to String, at the moment I do:

Extensions/String.ts

interface String {
    startsWith(str: string): boolean;
}

define(() => {
    String.prototype.startsWith = function (str)
    {
        return (this.match("^" + str) == str);
    };
});

This works and generate the right .js file and I am able to use in non-typescript requirejs modules.

How do I "import" this requirejs module in a typescript class?

In the file of the class that wants to use the new functions, this doesn't work:

types/SampleClass.ts

import ExtensionsString = require("Extensions/String");

I get this error:

"unable to resolve external module '"Extensions/String"'

How can I make typescript add "Extensions/String" to the list of dependencies

types/SampleClass.js

define("SampleClass", ["Extensions/String"], function(/* no need to have parameter */){

...

});

Thanks for your help!

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declare module "Extensions/String" { ... } –  Stephen Chung Jun 7 '14 at 10:13
    
Your own answer will work but your String.ts is a hybrid between an internal (TS) and external (AMD) module. Which one would you like String.ts to be? –  coudy Jun 7 '14 at 10:22
    
How would it look like if I use an internal module (non hybrid)? –  Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli Jun 7 '14 at 10:32

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I found the solution, I just need to add the following line in the SampleClass.ts file instead of using import:

/// <amd-dependency path="Extensions/String" />
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