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globby

Glob files with support for multiple patterns.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 10, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Globby is a powerful tool that allows developers to glob files using multiple patterns. It simplifies file searching and manipulation in Node.js projects, making it an essential utility for managing complex file structures.

Globby stands out as a lightweight and efficient tool for globbing files in Node.js, offering robust support for multiple patterns without the overhead of larger libraries.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working on large-scale Node.js applications with complex directory structures

  • Projects requiring efficient and reliable globbing operations for file handling

Look elsewhere if

  • Applications that require real-time file monitoring (use cases like fs.watch)

  • Scenarios where a full-featured file system library is needed over simple globbing

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited support for complex glob patterns

    Some advanced globbing features found in other tools like `fast-glob` are not supported, such as brace expansion or extended glob syntax.

  2. 02

    Performance issues with large directories

    Globby can become slow and resource-intensive when searching through directories with a very high number of files or deeply nested structures.

  3. 03

    Documentation is not comprehensive

    The documentation lacks detailed examples and explanations for advanced usage, making it harder for new users to fully leverage the tool's capabilities.

What it does well

  • Supports multiple glob patterns

  • Handles asynchronous operations efficiently

  • Extensive test coverage and reliability

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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