@mjavason/clear-node-modules
v1.0.1
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A CLI tool to recursively delete all node_modules directories starting from the current directory.
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Clear-Node-Modules-CLI-Tool
A command-line tool to recursively delete all node_modules
directories starting from the current directory. Useful for clearing up disk space and resolving issues related to outdated or corrupted node_modules
folders.
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Installation
You can install @mjavason/clear-node-modules
globally using npm:
npm install -g @mjavason/clear-node-modules
This will make the clear-node-modules
command available globally on your system.
Usage
To run the tool, simply execute the following command from your terminal:
clear-node-modules
This will start the process of recursively searching for and deleting all node_modules
directories from the current directory downwards..
Options
Currently, the tool does not support additional options or arguments. Future versions may include options for more granular control. Ensure you point to a desired root folder. The extension will without exception delete any node_module folder found, including those belonging to apps.
Features
- Recursive Search: Finds and deletes
node_modules
directories in all subdirectories. - Cross-Platform: Uses
rimraf
to ensure compatibility across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). - Safe Deletion: Only deletes directories named
node_modules
to avoid accidental data loss.