@nodelib/fs.stat 2.0.5

The npm package @nodelib/fs.stat is a useful tool in JavaScript that aids in retrieving the status of a file. It comes with a host of enhanced features as it wraps around the standard fs.lstat and fs.stat methods. @nodelib/fs.stat usually follows symbolic links and can safely operate with broken symbolic links.

Using @nodelib/fs.stat in your projects is as straightforward as installing the package using npm and then including it in your desired file. Let's elaborate this with some code:

First, install the package:

npm install @nodelib/fs.stat

Then, in your JavaScript or TypeScript file, you can import and use it like this:

import * as fsStat from '@nodelib/fs.stat';

fsStat.stat('path/to/your/file', (error, stats) => { 
    if (error) {
        console.error('An error occurred:', error);
    } else {
        console.log('File stats:', stats);
    }
});

Or you can use it synchronously, like this:

import * as fsStat from '@nodelib/fs.stat';

try {
    const stats = fsStat.statSync('path/to/your/file');
    console.log('File stats:', stats);
} catch (error) {
    console.error('An error occurred:', error);
}

Comprehensive documentation, along with its API and usage guide, for @nodelib/fs.stat is available in the readme on the project's GitHub page (https://github.com/nodelib/nodelib). In the readme, you'll find detailed instructions on the various methods available as well as config settings for finer control. This provides you with the understanding needed to utilize this software package to its full potential.