How to Delete node_modules - Deep Nested Folder in Windows

Question

Upon trying to remove the node_modules directory created by npm install:

The source file name(s) are larger than is su

Answer 1

I think this was not mentioned before. but the best way to delete unwanted node_modules is to install an utility called npmkill.

Installation:

From your terminal:

npm i -g npkill

And to use it:

From your terminal:

npkill

You will then be presented with a list of projects, and by hitting space bar you can delete their node_modules.