mkdirp (make directories, recursively) creates directories, including any necessary parent directories, as needed. It provides a simple, cross-platform solution for ensuring a directory structure exists. Unlike the standard mkdir command, mkdirp handles nested and missing parent directories without throwing errors. It's widely used in build processes and development workflows to guarantee a proper file system structure. The package is lightweight and highly reliable, making it a fundamental utility in many Node.js projects.
Mkdirp's release frequency has been highly variable since its inception in 2011. It started with frequent releases, then slowed significantly after 2015. There were bursts of activity in 2020 and 2023, introducing major version updates. The periods between releases have grown longer in recent years, with no releases recorded for 2024 or the months of 2025 so far.
Mkdirp downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking in June and July 2025 around 490 million downloads. August 2025 saw a decrease to 426 million, and September 2025 (partial data) indicates a further significant drop, likely due to the month being incomplete.
