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Delete all node_modules folders

Recursively delete all node_modules folders nested in the current folder.

find . -name "node_modules" -type d -prune -exec rm -rf '{}' +

Since many node_modules contain another node_modules it is more effective to delete just top level folder. use -maxdepth 2 to limit that depth. Adjust according to your foldr structure.

find . -maxdepth 2 -name "node_modules" -type d -prune -exec rm -rf '{}' +

Source: https://rtmccormick.com/2018/01/10/clear-node-modules-folders-recursively-mac-linux/

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