Copy folder recursively in Node.js

Question

Is there an easier way to copy a folder and all its content without manually doing a sequence of fs.readir, fs.readfile, fs.writefile

Answer 1

It looks like ncp and wrench both are no longer maintained. Probably the best option is to use fs-extra

The Developer of Wrench directs users to use fs-extra as he has deprecated his library

copySync & moveSync both will copy and move folders even if they have files or subfolders and you can easily move or copy files using it

const fse = require('fs-extra');

const srcDir = `path/to/file`;
const destDir = `path/to/destination/directory`;

// To copy a folder or file
fse.copySync(srcDir, destDir, function (err) {
  if (err) {
    console.error(err);
  } else {
    console.log("success!");
  }
});

OR

// To move a folder or file 
fse.moveSync(srcDir, destDir, function (err) {
  if (err) {
    console.error(err);
  } else {
    console.log("success!");
  }
});