expo-file-system
npmv57.0.1TypeScriptProvides access to the local file system on the device.
Overview
expo-file-system is an npm package that provides access to the local file system on the device. It is very popular, with about 6.4M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 57.0.1, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need provides access to the local file system on the device and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (6.4M weekly downloads).
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 57.0.0-canary-20260718-7cbcda5 | 2 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0-canary-20260716-381e806 | 4 days ago | MIT |
| 55.0.24 | 6 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.1latest | 6 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8-canary-20260701-9100865 | 19 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0-canary-20260629-3010085 | 21 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8-canary-20260628-fc0d9b4 | 22 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8-canary-20260628-ef26abf | 22 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0 | 25 days ago | MIT |
| 55.0.23 | 25 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8-canary-20260624-9d83b81 | 26 days ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0-canary-20260623-1c70a78 | 27 days ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8-canary-20260606-4d4666c | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 19.0.23 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 56.0.8-canary-20260526-6cd5e37 | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 57.0.0-canary-20260526-13e89ca | 1 month ago | MIT |
| 55.0.22 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 56.0.7 | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 55.0.21 | 2 months ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install expo-file-system?
Run `npm install expo-file-system` to add expo-file-system to your npm project.
What license is expo-file-system released under?
expo-file-system is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is expo-file-system?
expo-file-system has approximately 6,439,102 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.