javascript - Using node.js's File System functions from a browser

Question

I want to create a function that removes a file from the server. I intend to use this function to restore settings (i.e. db files) to their default state. I run my server using the following command:

node server.js

I am aware of node.js's File System but I don't know how to use it on the browser side. I did some light reading on the issue and it seems to me that this kind of interaction is not possible due to security reasons. How do I go about this?

Answer 1

You cannot use Node's fs in the browser and have it directly affect the file system on the server. fs is for use on locally available file systems only. You will need to create an API or use some other technique.