@mjavason/clear-node-modules v1.0.1

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 Useful for clearing up disk space and resolving issues related to outdated or corrupted node_modules folders.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
• Features

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.