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30 open-source projects similar to isaacs/rimraf, ranked by shared indexed features. Tags may describe platforms or build tools rather than the same primary purpose. Check each project’s use case, license, and deployment requirements before treating it as a replacement.

  • jprichardson/node-fs-extrajprichardson avatar

    jprichardson/node-fs-extra

    9,610View on GitHub↗

    node-fs-extra is a Node.js file system extension that provides a set of additional methods to simplify common file and directory operations. It functions as a recursive directory manager, a JSON file processor, and a file asset manipulator, extending the standard library to provide high-level utilities for managing assets on disk. The project distinguishes itself through recursive capabilities, such as duplicating or removing nested folder structures and ensuring that all missing parent directories are automatically generated when creating files or symbolic links. It also integrates a JSON se

    JavaScriptcopydeletefilesystem
    View on GitHub↗9,610
  • actions/toolkitactions avatar

    actions/toolkit

    5,772View on GitHub↗

    The GitHub ToolKit for developing GitHub Actions.

    TypeScript
    View on GitHub↗5,772
  • isaacs/node-globisaacs avatar

    isaacs/node-glob

    8,710View on GitHub↗

    node-glob is a Node.js library for finding and matching files and directories using glob patterns. It functions as a filesystem traversal tool and path resolution library, enabling the identification of entries within directory trees based on specific search criteria. The project features a virtual filesystem interface, allowing native filesystem methods to be replaced with custom objects. This enables pattern matching against mocked data or non-native storage systems. The toolkit covers a broad range of filesystem operations, including recursive directory traversal, path normalization acros

    TypeScript
    View on GitHub↗8,710
  • sebastianbergmann/php-file-iteratorsebastianbergmann avatar

    sebastianbergmann/php-file-iterator

    7,492View on GitHub↗

    This project provides a PHP implementation of a filesystem iterator designed to filter collections of files based on naming conventions and custom rule sets. It functions as a specialized utility that extends the standard library to include or exclude files from a collection during iteration. The tool isolates target files by applying prefix and suffix filtering, as well as custom exclusion rules. It supports recursive directory traversal, allowing the application of these filters at every level of a deep folder scan. The project covers broader filesystem management capabilities, specificall

    PHP
    View on GitHub↗7,492

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  • symfony/filesystemsymfony avatar

    symfony/filesystem

    4,646View on GitHub↗

    This is a PHP filesystem utility library that provides tools for manipulating files, directories, and symbolic links. It serves as a specialized set of tools for atomic writing, path normalization, recursive directory management, and cross-platform file manipulation. The project features a dedicated atomic file writer that saves content to temporary locations before moving them to a final destination to prevent data corruption. It includes a recursive directory manager for creating, deleting, and modifying permissions for nested folder structures and their contents, as well as a path normaliz

    PHPcomponentphpsymfony
    View on GitHub↗4,646
  • johanneslumpe/react-native-fsjohanneslumpe avatar

    johanneslumpe/react-native-fs

    5,042View on GitHub↗

    This project is a cross-platform mobile filesystem API that provides a native bridge for reading, writing, and organizing files and directories on iOS and Android devices. It serves as a native-module wrapper that maps JavaScript calls to native Java and Objective-C filesystem operations using asynchronous promises. The library includes a dedicated toolset for remote file transfers, enabling the downloading of files from URLs and the uploading of local content to remote servers with real-time progress tracking. It also provides a native device storage interface to access bundled application a

    C++
    View on GitHub↗5,042
  • prasmussen/gdriveprasmussen avatar

    prasmussen/gdrive

    8,965View on GitHub↗

    gdrive is a command line interface client for managing files, folders, and permissions within Google Drive. It functions as a backup utility and synchronization tool, allowing users to interact with their cloud storage through a terminal instead of a web browser. The project supports server-to-server integration by using service accounts and JSON credential files. This enables non-interactive identity verification and session establishment without requiring interactive user login prompts. The tool covers bidirectional and one-way synchronization between local directories and remote storage,

    Go
    View on GitHub↗8,965
  • tj/node-prunetj avatar

    tj/node-prune

    4,429View on GitHub↗

    node-prune is a utility for cleaning and shrinking Node.js dependency folders by removing source files and documentation not required for runtime execution. It functions as a package cleaner that deletes non-essential files, such as markdown and TypeScript files, from installed npm dependencies to reduce installation size. The tool optimizes deployment artifacts and container images by stripping unnecessary files from third-party library directories. This process is used to minimize Docker image sizes and reduce the footprint of final application bundles. The project provides a command-line

    Go
    View on GitHub↗4,429
  • dundee/gdudundee avatar

    dundee/gdu

    5,325View on GitHub↗

    gdu is a command line disk usage analyzer and interactive disk profiler used to scan directories and visualize space consumption across file systems. It functions as a file system management tool that allows for the identification and removal of large files and folders to free up storage. The tool features a cursor-based interface for navigating directory structures and archives. It provides a storage cleanup workflow that enables the deletion of selected items directly from the analysis view, utilizing parallel execution to reduce I/O wait times. The application supports recursive directory

    Goclidisk-usagefilesystem
    View on GitHub↗5,325
  • chyingp/nodejs-learning-guidechyingp avatar

    chyingp/nodejs-learning-guide

    6,874View on GitHub↗

    This project is a learning guide and collection of study notes designed to teach Node.js backend development. It provides a comprehensive core API reference and practical demonstrations for implementing server-side logic, network programming, and system APIs. The guide specifically covers advanced technical domains including process management for scaling applications via clusters and child processes, as well as network programming for building TCP, UDP, and HTTP services. It also includes detailed instructional material on security implementation, focusing on cryptographic hashing and encryp

    Rubycryptoexpressnodejs
    View on GitHub↗6,874
  • metalsmith/metalsmithmetalsmith avatar

    metalsmith/metalsmith

    7,827View on GitHub↗

    Metalsmith is a Node.js static site generator and static content processor that transforms source files into websites, eBooks, or technical documentation. It functions as a file-to-object transformer, converting directory trees into plain JavaScript objects that can be programmatically manipulated in memory. The project is built around a pluggable build pipeline where files are passed through a sequence of custom functions to transform content and metadata incrementally. This architecture allows users to extend functionality by writing their own plugins or using third-party modules to define

    JavaScriptjavascriptmarkdownmarkdown-to-html
    View on GitHub↗7,827
  • veltman/clmysteryveltman avatar

    veltman/clmystery

    6,045View on GitHub↗

    The Command Line Mystery (clmystery) is an interactive terminal-based game that transforms the command line into a detective investigation engine. The entire murder mystery narrative is encoded within the file system's directory structure and plain text files, making standard shell commands the primary gameplay mechanic. Players navigate folders, inspect evidence files, and verify suspect answers through hash-based validation, with no graphical user interface involved. The project teaches core command-line skills through a structured investigation workflow. Players practice directory navigati

    View on GitHub↗6,045
  • velocidex/velociraptorVelocidex avatar

    Velocidex/velociraptor

    3,769View on GitHub↗

    Velociraptor is a digital forensics and incident response platform, endpoint detection and response system, and visibility tool. It provides a query engine and remote forensic collector used to hunt for indicators of compromise and perform triage across a fleet of hosts. The system is distinguished by its specialized query language for interrogating host state and parsing binary files. It features a notebook environment that combines markdown documentation with executable query cells to standardize investigative workflows and enable collaborative reporting. The platform covers a wide range o

    Godigital-forensicsendpoint-discoveryendpoint-protection
    View on GitHub↗3,769
  • paulmillr/chokidarpaulmillr avatar

    paulmillr/chokidar

    12,143View on GitHub↗

    Chokidar is a cross-platform file system monitoring library designed to provide a unified interface for tracking disk activity. It functions as a foundational utility for Node.js development environments, enabling applications to detect file additions, modifications, and deletions across diverse operating systems through a consistent event stream. The library distinguishes itself by normalizing inconsistent event signatures from various operating system kernels and implementing robust event debouncing logic. By buffering rapid sequences of file system events and waiting for a quiet period, it

    TypeScriptchokidarfilesystemfsevents
    View on GitHub↗12,143
  • calvinmetcalf/copyfilescalvinmetcalf avatar

    calvinmetcalf/copyfiles

    422View on GitHub↗

    copyfiles

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗422
  • szwacz/fs-jetpackszwacz avatar

    szwacz/fs-jetpack

    786View on GitHub↗

    Better file system API for Node.js

    TypeScript
    View on GitHub↗786
  • substack/node-mkdirpS

    substack/node-mkdirp

    0View on GitHub↗
    View on GitHub↗0
  • bevry/istextorbinarybevry avatar

    bevry/istextorbinary

    157View on GitHub↗

    Determine if a filename and/or buffer is text or binary. Smarter detection than the other solutions.

    TypeScript
    View on GitHub↗157
  • sindresorhus/make-dirsindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/make-dir

    480View on GitHub↗

    Supports a custom fs implementation.

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗480
  • sindresorhus/delsindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/del

    1,345View on GitHub↗

    Delete files and directories

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗1,345
  • sindresorhus/filenamifysindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/filenamify

    518View on GitHub↗

    Convert a string to a valid safe filename

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗518
  • sindresorhus/cpysindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/cpy

    436View on GitHub↗

    Copy files

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗436
  • sindresorhus/find-upsindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/find-up

    640View on GitHub↗

    Find a file or directory by walking up parent directories

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗640
  • isaacs/node-graceful-fsisaacs avatar

    isaacs/node-graceful-fs

    1,302View on GitHub↗

    fs with incremental backoff on EMFILE

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗1,302
  • sindresorhus/move-filesindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/move-file

    207View on GitHub↗

    Move a file, directory, or symlink - Even works across devices

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗207
  • sindresorhus/tempysindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/tempy

    446View on GitHub↗

    Get a random temporary file or directory path

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗446
  • nspragg/filehoundnspragg avatar

    nspragg/filehound

    222View on GitHub↗

    Flexible and fluent interface for searching the file system

    JavaScript
    View on GitHub↗222
  • sindresorhus/globbysindresorhus avatar

    sindresorhus/globby

    2,644View on GitHub↗

    User-friendly glob matching

    JavaScriptdirectoriesfilesglob
    View on GitHub↗2,644
  • volcengine/openvikingvolcengine avatar

    volcengine/OpenViking

    2,993View on GitHub↗

    OpenViking is a multi-tenant context server and knowledge base administration system designed to provide AI agents with persistent long-term memory. It enables the indexing of diverse documents and codebases to support retrieval-augmented generation, allowing agents to recall past interactions, user preferences, and learned experiences across sessions. The project is distinguished by its use of a URI-based virtual filesystem to organize memories, resources, and skills. It implements a tiered context loading system that balances retrieval precision with token budgets by structuring data into a

    Pythonagentagentic-ragai-agents
    View on GitHub↗2,993
  • athityakumar/colorlsathityakumar avatar

    athityakumar/colorls

    5,123View on GitHub↗

    colorls is a Ruby-based terminal directory visualizer that displays file system contents using colors, Font Awesome icons, and Git status indicators. It functions as a command line interface for rendering directory contents and nested file system hierarchies in both list and tree formats. The project features a customizable theme engine that allows users to override default colors and unicode icons via external configuration files. It integrates with version control to append the status of files and folders directly within the terminal listing. The tool provides capabilities for directory hi

    Rubyclicoloreye-candy
    View on GitHub↗5,123