@abdurrahmanabid/multi-file-upload v1.0.1

@abdurrahmanabid/multi-file-upload

A simple yet powerful Express.js middleware for handling single and multiple file uploads using Multer.
This package supports custom file types, directory selection, error handling, and more.

🚀 Features

✅ Single & Multiple File Uploads
✅ Custom Upload Directories
✅ File Type Restrictions
✅ Multer-based Efficient Storage
✅ Comprehensive Error Handling

📌 Installation

Before using this package, ensure you have Node.js and Express.js installed.

1️⃣ Install the Package

Run the following command:

npm install @abdurrahmanabid/multi-file-upload

Note: express must be installed as it's a peer dependency. If not installed, run:

npm install express

2️⃣ Import the Package

In your Express.js app:

const uploadHandler = require("@abdurrahmanabid/multi-file-upload");

🎯 Usage Examples

1️⃣ Basic Single File Upload

const express = require("express");
const uploadHandler = require("@abdurrahmanabid/multi-file-upload");

const app = express();

app.post("/upload", uploadHandler("single"));

app.listen(3000, () => console.log("Server running on port 3000"));

✅ Now, you can upload a single file using Postman!

2️⃣ Upload Multiple Files

app.post("/upload-multiple", uploadHandler("multiple"));

• Upload multiple files via Postman using form-data with key file.

3️⃣ Restrict File Types (Only Images)

app.post("/upload-images", uploadHandler("single", ["image/png", "image/jpeg"]));

• This will only allow .png and .jpg files.

4️⃣ Upload to a Custom Directory

app.post("/upload-avatar", uploadHandler("single", [], "uploads/avatars"));

• Files will be stored in uploads/avatars/ instead of the default uploads/.

🛠 Advanced Configuration

Example:

app.post("/custom-upload", uploadHandler("multiple", ["image/png", "image/jpeg"], "custom_dir"));

📜 How to Use in Postman

1. Open Postman.
2. Select POST method.
3. Enter the API endpoint, e.g., http://localhost:3000/upload.
4. Go to the Body tab ➝ Select form-data.
5. Use Key:
   • "file" for single or multiple uploads.
6. Click Select File, upload a file.
7. Click Send.

❌ Common Issues & Solutions