ErrorKind::IsADirectory
RustERRORCommonI/O
Is a directory
Quick Answer
Use fs::remove_dir_all for directories, or check metadata before operating.
What this means
A file operation (open for write, unlink) was attempted on a path that is a directory.
Why it happens
- 1Calling fs::remove_file on a directory
- 2Opening a directory path with write intent
Fix
Check type before removing
Check type before removing
let meta = std::fs::metadata("target")?;
if meta.is_dir() {
std::fs::remove_dir_all("target")?;
} else {
std::fs::remove_file("target")?;
}Why this works
Dispatches to the correct removal function based on the path type.
Code examples
Triggerrust
std::fs::remove_file("some_directory")?; // IsADirectorySame error in other languages
Sources
Official documentation ↗
Rust std::io
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