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.