What is @types/file-saver?
The @types/file-saver package provides TypeScript type definitions for the file-saver package, which is a JavaScript library that enables saving files on the client-side. It is useful for applications that need to generate and download files directly in the browser without sending them to a server first. The type definitions allow TypeScript developers to use file-saver with type checking and IntelliSense support in their IDEs.
What are @types/file-saver's main functionalities?
Saving text files
This feature allows you to save text files. The code sample demonstrates how to create a text file with the content 'Hello, world!' and save it as 'hello.txt'.
import { saveAs } from 'file-saver';
const data = new Blob(['Hello, world!'], { type: 'text/plain;charset=utf-8' });
saveAs(data, 'hello.txt');
Saving binary files
This feature allows you to save binary files. The code sample shows how to create a binary file from an array of bytes and save it as 'binaryFile.bin'.
import { saveAs } from 'file-saver';
const data = new Blob([new Uint8Array([0x48, 0x65, 0x6c, 0x6c, 0x6f])], { type: 'application/octet-stream' });
saveAs(data, 'binaryFile.bin');
Other packages similar to @types/file-saver
js-file-download
js-file-download is a simple package for downloading files on the client-side. It is similar to file-saver but with a simpler API and fewer features. It does not provide the same level of control over file types and options.
downloadjs
downloadjs is a utility that triggers a file download on the client-side. It is similar to file-saver but supports additional features like downloading data URLs and canvas elements directly. It also does not require Blob objects for file data.