esm-file-dir

esm-file-dir is a Node.js package that allows you to easily get __dirname and __filename values in an ES Modules environment, without the need for imports.

Usage

Import package to your root file (e.g., index.js):

// In ".mjs" script or a script under "type": "module" package
import "esm-file-dir";

Retrieve the results:

console.log(__dirname(import.meta));
console.log(__filename(import.meta));

or use __dirname and __filename like under commonjs module:

let __dirname = __dirname(import.meta);
let __filename = __filename(import.meta);

console.log(__dirname, __filename);

Difference from others libraries

There are numerous similar libraries available in the ecosystem, but they typically require importing dirname or filename functions to use. esm-file-dir differentiates itself by directly injecting these functions into the global context, which not only streamlines your code but also enhances usability.

// not doing like this
import { __dirname, __filename } from 'others-libraries';
// instead
import "esm-file-dir";

It's so easy to use!

License

MIT

Links

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