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jszip

Create, read and edit .zip files with JavaScript http://stuartk.com/jszip. Use when: reading and writing files with extras; directory operations; file pattern matching. NOT for: database replacement; network storage without proper SDKs.

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Install

npx skillscat add yusenthebot/skills-pack/jszip

Install via the SkillsCat registry.

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jszip

Overview

Create, read and edit .zip files with JavaScript http://stuartk.com/jszip. JSZip ===== A library for creating, reading and editing .zip files with JavaScript, with a lovely and simple API.

Installation

npm install jszip

Core API / Usage

const zip = new JSZip();

zip.file("Hello.txt", "Hello World\n");

const img = zip.folder("images");
img.file("smile.gif", imgData, {base64: true});

zip.generateAsync({type:"blob"}).then(function(content) {
    // see FileSaver.js
    saveAs(content, "example.zip");
});

/*
Results in a zip containing
Hello.txt
images/
    smile.gif
*/
// see FileSaver.js
    saveAs(content, "example.zip");
});

Common Patterns

Refer to the official documentation for common patterns, recipes, and advanced usage examples.

// see FileSaver.js
    saveAs(content, "example.zip");
});

Configuration

const zip = new JSZip();

zip.file("Hello.txt", "Hello World\n");

const img = zip.folder("images");
img.file("smile.gif", imgData, {base64: true});

zip.generateAsync({type:"blob"}).then(function(content) {
    // see FileSaver.js
    saveAs(content, "example.zip");
});

/*
Results in a zip containing
Hello.txt
images/
    smile.gif
*/

Tips & Gotchas

  • Current version: 3.10.1. Check the changelog when upgrading across major versions.
  • Refer to the official npm page for edge cases and advanced configuration.