fs

The "fs" package is a security holding package published by the npm security team. This package contains no functional code and serves as a protective placeholder to prevent malicious actors from claiming the "fs" package name, which could cause confusion with Node.js's built-in fs module.

Package Information

• Package Name: fs
• Package Type: npm
• Language: None (security placeholder)
• Installation: npm install fs (not recommended for use)

Core Imports

Important: This package provides no functional imports. Any attempt to import from this package will fail.

// ⚠️ This will not work - no exports available
const fs = require("fs");

// ⚠️ This will not work - no exports available
import fs from "fs";

Basic Usage

This package is not intended for use. It exists solely as a security measure.

If you need file system functionality in Node.js, use the built-in fs module:

// ✅ Use Node.js built-in fs module instead
const fs = require("fs");
// or
import fs from "fs";

Security Context

This package was created as a response to malicious code being published under the "fs" name. The npm security team removed the malicious package and published this placeholder to protect the ecosystem.

Capabilities

No Functional API

This security holding package intentionally provides no API surface.

// No functions, classes, or exports are available
// This package contains no code implementation

Package Structure

• package.json: Contains minimal metadata with redacted package name
• README.md: Explains the security holding status
• No source code: Intentionally empty of functional code

Installation Warning

Installing this package will not provide any functionality. Users seeking file system operations should:

1. Use Node.js built-in fs module for server-side file operations
2. Use browser APIs for client-side file operations
3. Use alternative npm packages specifically designed for file system utilities

Types

// No types are defined or exported by this package

Error Handling

Any attempt to use this package will result in module not found errors or undefined imports, as it contains no executable code.

Alternatives

For file system operations, consider:

• Node.js built-in fs: Native file system module
• fs-extra: Enhanced file system utilities
• graceful-fs: Improved fs module
• memfs: In-memory file system for testing