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# Remove Directory

### Overview

The **Remove Directory Component** allows users to delete a directory from an FTP or SFTP server. It ensures efficient directory management within automated workflows.

### Usage

This component connects to an FTP/SFTP server and removes the specified directory.

#### Properties

| Property | Type     | Description                       |
| -------- | -------- | --------------------------------- |
| `path`   | `string` | The directory path to be removed. |

#### Input Ports

| Port | Description                             |
| ---- | --------------------------------------- |
| `in` | Accepts the directory path for removal. |

#### Output Ports

| Port       | Description                                                             |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `out`      | Emits success confirmation when the directory is removed.               |
| `notFound` | Emits an error if the directory does not exist or permission is denied. |

#### Processing Logic

1. **Establishes FTP/SFTP Connection**: Securely connects to the remote server using provided authentication credentials.
2. **Attempts to Remove Directory**:
   * Tries to delete the directory at the specified `path`.
   * Ensures proper handling of directory permissions.
3. **Handles Success & Errors**:
   * If successful, sends confirmation to the `out` port.
   * If the directory does not exist or permission is denied, emits an error to `notFound`.
4. **Closes Connection**: Ensures the FTP/SFTP session is properly terminated.

#### Output Data Schema

| Property                  | Type     | Description                            |
| ------------------------- | -------- | -------------------------------------- |
| `path`                    | `string` | The directory path that was processed. |
| `errorCode` (if error)    | `string` | FTP/SFTP error code.                   |
| `errorMessage` (if error) | `string` | Description of the error encountered.  |

### Notes

* **Supports FTP & SFTP**: Works with both FTP and secure FTP (SFTP) connections.
* **Error Handling**: Properly manages missing directories and permission-related issues.
* **Efficient Directory Management**: Enables automated cleanup of remote directories.

This component is essential for workflows that require automated directory management and cleanup on remote servers.


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