About cross-zip
Cross-zip is an essential npm package that enables seamless and efficient cross-platform .zip file creation, making it a crucial tool for developers working in diverse operating environments. This node module simplifies the process of zipping and unzipping files across different systems, including Windows, MacOS, and Linux. This versatility ensures that developers can maintain consistency in file handling, regardless of the operating system. Moreover, cross-zip utilizes native system commands to optimize performance and reliability, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and streamlining development workflows.
For developers looking to integrate cross-zip into their projects, the installation process is straightforward. By running the command "npm install cross-zip" in the terminal, the package is quickly added to your project, allowing you to start compressing and decompressing files immediately. This ease of setup is particularly beneficial for projects requiring consistent file management across multiple platforms, as it reduces setup time and eliminates the need for complex configuration. The command ensures that all dependencies are correctly installed, providing a robust foundation for managing .zip files effectively within your applications.
The cross-zip module not only supports basic zipping and unzipping functionalities but also offers advanced features that cater to more complex development needs. It allows for the exclusion of specific files or directories from the archive, giving developers control over the contents of their .zip files. This feature is especially useful for creating lightweight packages by excluding non-essential files. Additionally, the cross-zip module's ability to handle large files efficiently makes it an ideal choice for applications that need to process significant amounts of data. This efficiency can lead to improved application performance and reduced resource consumption, making cross-zip a valuable tool in a developer's toolkit.
Dependencies
Core dependencies of this npm package and its dev dependencies.
standard, tape
Documentation
A README file for the cross-zip code repository. View Code
cross-zip 
Cross-platform .zip file creation
install
npm install cross-zip
usage
var zip = require('cross-zip')
var inPath = path.join(__dirname, 'myFolder') // folder to zip
var outPath = path.join(__dirname, 'myFile.zip') // name of output zip file
zip.zipSync(inPath, outPath)
api
zip.zip(inPath, outPath, [callback])
Zip the folder at inPath and save it to a .zip file at outPath. If a callback
is passed, then it is called with an Error or null.
zip.zipSync(inPath, outPath)
Sync version of zip.zip.
zip.unzip(inPath, outPath, [callback])
Unzip the .zip file at inPath into the folder at outPath. If a callback is
passed, then it is called with an Error or null.
zip.unzipSync(inPath, outPath)
Sync version of zip.unzip.
Windows users
This package requires .NET Framework 4.5 or later and Powershell 3. These come pre-installed on Windows 8 or later.
On Windows 7 or earlier, you will need to install these manually in order for
cross-zip to function correctly.
reference
related
- cross-zip-cli: CLI version of cross-zip.
license
MIT. Copyright (c) Feross Aboukhadijeh.