How to add directories to your function from portal?

Question

I created a new function with Linux OS so Azure gave me a warning that files cannot be uploaded for Linux plan. So I went to the storage account > file share > my function share > browse > navigated to the place where code files were present. I uploaded my package.json and package-lock.json and I could see them in my code editor. The problem came while uploading node_modules because the upload functionality only takes in files, not the directories. How do I upload my node_modules to the function from the portal?

Answer 1

Hi Shubham Saini

You can do this by various ways, let me give you a way use Azure Functions Core Tools (Command Line)

1. Install Azure Functions Core Tools:
   • Install the Azure Functions Core Tools on your local machine. You can download them from here.
2. Package Locally:
   • Package your function locally, including the node_modules folder.

   bashCopy code
   func azure functionapp publish <YourFunctionAppName> --no-build
   

Replace <YourFunctionAppName> with the actual name of your function app.

If this helps, kindly accept the answer thanks much.

Answer 2

Shubham Saini Thanks for posting your question in Microsoft Q&A. Based on the description above, it seems like you are developing Azure Function in the portal and would like to add package.json and dependent modules in the portal itself. Correct?

There are lot of Development limitations in the Azure portal as listed and other limitation on Linux Consumption plan is not possible to get into command line mode. With Dedicated or Premium plan, you can SSH into console mode and run npm command to install the modules referenced in package.json.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-how-to-use-azure-function-app-settings?tabs=portal#platform-features

You can add directory in the File Share with Add Directory option in the portal and then add the needed files but not sure if this would help in your scenario. I am assuming you just want to do it for quick development/testing purposes.

I hope this helps and let us know if any questions.

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