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How to create a directory if it doesn't exist using Node.js


Is the following the right way to create a directory if it doesn't exist?

It should have full permission for the script and readable by others.

var dir = __dirname + '/upload';
if (!path.existsSync(dir)) {
    fs.mkdirSync(dir, 0744);
}

Solution

  • For individual dirs:

    var fs = require('fs');
    var dir = './tmp';
    
    if (!fs.existsSync(dir)){
        fs.mkdirSync(dir);
    }
    

    Or, for nested dirs:

    var fs = require('fs');
    var dir = './tmp/but/then/nested';
    
    if (!fs.existsSync(dir)){
        fs.mkdirSync(dir, { recursive: true });
    }