EasyBuild.FileSystemProvider

EasyBuild.FileSystemProvider is an F# library that offers type-safe access to file system paths through Type Providers. It eliminates the fragility of hardcoded string paths in build and orchestration tasks by providing compile-time checked representations of directories and files.

Key Features

• RelativeFileSystemProvider — Generates typed relative paths based on your project's actual file structure.
• AbsoluteFileSystemProvider — Provides typed absolute paths derived from your project's file system.
• VirtualFileSystemProvider — Creates a typed representation of a virtual file system defined via a template, useful for untracked directories like build outputs.
• Hierarchical Navigation — Each folder includes . (current) and .. (parent) properties for intuitive path traversal.
• Compile-Time Safety — Paths are validated at compile time, reducing runtime errors from typos or missing files.

Philosophy

The library aims to replace error-prone string-based file path handling with a type-safe, intuitive API that integrates seamlessly into F# development workflows.