shx is a versatile command-line tool that empowers you to use familiar shell commands, like rm, mkdir, and cp, within your npm scripts. It eliminates cross-platform compatibility concerns by providing a consistent API across different operating systems. Streamline your build processes and simplify file system manipulation with shx, avoiding the need for OS-specific scripting or external dependencies. Boost efficiency in your development workflow with easy, cross-platform shell command execution.
The npm package shx has had sporadic releases. It had several releases in 2016 and 2018, with occasional releases in 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2025. There were no releases between September 2020 and January 2022, and also between February 2022 and March 2025. Most months have no releases. The latest release was version 0.4.0 in March 2025.
Shx npm package downloads show a strong upward trend. From February 2024 to August 2025, downloads increased significantly, peaking in June and July 2025 around 4.4 million. The current month, August 2025, shows a decrease but the month is not yet over.
