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SMB2 using smbclient

Interact with SMB shares using the smbclient CLI

Overview

This node interacts with SMB shares using the smbclient CLI, specifically supporting operations like removing directories on SMB shares. It is useful for automating file and directory management tasks on SMB network shares, such as deleting directories remotely. For example, it can be used in workflows that need to clean up directories on a network share as part of a data processing pipeline.

Use Case Examples

  1. Removing a directory from an SMB share to free up space or organize files.
  2. Automating cleanup of temporary folders on a network share after processing files.

Properties

Name Meaning
Smbclient Path Custom path to the smbclient binary if it is not in the system PATH.
Directory The directory path on the SMB share to remove.

Output

JSON

  • removedDirectory - Confirmation or details about the removed directory.

Dependencies

  • Requires smbclient CLI installed and accessible, or a custom path to smbclient binary provided.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues include incorrect smbclient path, insufficient permissions to remove the directory, or network connectivity problems to the SMB share.
  • Error messages may indicate unsupported operations if the operation parameter is incorrect, or failures in executing smbclient commands. Verify smbclient installation and credentials.

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