File Path Generator

A Bash script to recursively generate a list of all files in a directory and save the result to files.json.
Common build/cache directories like node_modules, build, and .cache are automatically skipped.

Usage

Run

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dicodingacademy/file-path-generator/refs/heads/main/exec.sh | bash -s -- .

Skipped Directories

These directories are ignored by default:

• node_modules, .npm, .yarn, .pnpm-store
• build, dist, .build, .dist, out, .output
• .next, .nuxt, .svelte-kit, .vite, .angular
• cache, .cache, .parcel-cache, .turbo, .gradle
• vendor, target, bin, obj, .cargo
• .github, .gitlab, .terraform, .git

The full list can be found in the SKIP_DIRS array within the script.

Example Output

files.json structure:

[
  "src/index.js",
  "public/favicon.ico",
  "app/config/settings.json"
]

Customization

Add more skip directories by editing the script:

SKIP_DIRS+=( "folder-name" )

FAQ

Q: Is this only for JavaScript/Node projects?
A: No. It works for any project or directory structure.

Q: Do I need sudo?
A: Only if you need access to restricted directories.

📄 License

Feel free to use, modify, and distribute this script as you wish.