node.js require relative paths

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I have node.js modules in several directories because I am following MVC pattern. I am in need to call require to several modules which are located outside current directory. How can I do that?

/app/controller/c1.js ... /app/model/m1.js ... /app/view/v1.js ... /app/view/v2.js // this works require('./v2'); // these doesn't work require('../model/m1.js'); require('~/model/m1.js'); ...

Why is that so?

nodejs.org/docs/v0.4.2/api/modules.html#modules - the documentation states it all. Basically, this is how it is programmed. You CAN do MVC with modules separated into different folders. — Alex Pakka
– Alex Pakka, Commented Jul 29, 2012 at 18:54

Kev · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-18 13:57:26Z

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For modules in other directories, use the format:

testAuth =require('./public/javascripts/test.js'), //in case the test.js is in the public/javascripts directory (I am using Linux)

If you skip the '.js' extension, node should look for .js first before .json etc.

hope it helps.

edited May 18, 2015 at 13:57

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answered Jul 29, 2012 at 19:36

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Umair A. Over a year ago

see I have "controller" folder next to "config" folder and a file inside controller folder requires file from config folder. so what require would you let me write?

ali haider Over a year ago

try this: ../config/test.js // where test.js is the file name you are trying to access - let us know if it works for you (this is for Linux)

Umair A. Over a year ago

This line "require('../config/db.js');" is inside AppController module and when AppController is required the same way from other controller, this throws Controller failed to be loaded error.

Nadav Leshem · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-28 10:00:34Z

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check out this project

https://github.com/nadav-dav/rekuire

it allows you to use "require" without the relative paths, just stating the file/class name

answered Mar 28, 2013 at 10:00

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AlexG Over a year ago

But the synthax is a bit cumbersome :( var module = require('rekuire')('module')

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