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# `@actions/io`
> Core functions for cli filesystem scenarios
## Usage
#### mkdir -p
Recursively make a directory. Follows rules specified in [man mkdir](https://linux.die.net/man/1/mkdir) with the `-p` option specified:
```js
const io = require('@actions/io');
await io.mkdirP('path/to/make');
```
#### cp/mv
Copy or move files or folders. Follows rules specified in [man cp](https://linux.die.net/man/1/cp) and [man mv](https://linux.die.net/man/1/mv):
```js
const io = require('@actions/io');
// Recursive must be true for directories
const options = { recursive: true, force: false }
await io.cp('path/to/directory', 'path/to/dest', options);
await io.mv('path/to/file', 'path/to/dest');
```
#### rm -rf
Remove a file or folder recursively. Follows rules specified in [man rm](https://linux.die.net/man/1/rm) with the `-r` and `-f` rules specified.
```js
const io = require('@actions/io');
await io.rmRF('path/to/directory');
await io.rmRF('path/to/file');
```
#### which
Get the path to a tool and resolves via paths. Follows the rules specified in [man which](https://linux.die.net/man/1/which).
```js
const exec = require('@actions/exec');
const io = require('@actions/io');
const pythonPath: string = await io.which('python', true)
await exec.exec(`"${pythonPath}"`, ['main.py']);
```