fs-extra expands upon Node.js's built-in fs module, offering extra file system methods that aren't natively available. It simplifies common tasks like recursively copying directories, creating directories that include parent directories (mkdirp), and removing directories containing files. This package strives to provide an easier-to-use and more comprehensive file system API, minimizing boilerplate code and improving developer productivity. fs-extra is a popular choice for projects needing enhanced file management capabilities.
fs-extra's release frequency shows high activity between 2011 and 2017, with multiple versions released each month. Releases slowed significantly after 2017, with few or no versions per month. There were no updates between September 2024 and July 2025. The latest version available is 11.3.1, released in August 2025.
fs-extra downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at 556 million in June 2025. August 2025 saw a decrease, and September 2025 (partial data) shows a further significant drop, likely due to the month being incomplete.
