print to file javascript

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I'm wondering.. how could I output a string to a file (and create said file) in javascript?

I'm using this for Chrome extension development.

A little more context please. Where's this file supposed to be written? Are you talking about Javascript running in a browser? — deceze
– deceze ♦, Commented Jan 26, 2011 at 10:32

Frank Rosario · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-26 10:31:16Z

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You can't create, read, or modify files on the computer using browser based client side Javascript for security reasons.

answered Jan 26, 2011 at 10:31

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Spliffster · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-26 10:32:07Z

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If you want to do this from within a browser, it won't work except you might use activex or java (via plugins).

Or you fetch yourself the spidermonkey (mozilla's javascript engine) source code and compile it into a command line application. You will get file access this way.

Cheers, -S

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Stefan Steiger · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-26 10:34:21Z

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You post the info to a http handler (ashx in asp.net, or just a php site), which then writes the info to a file.

answered Jan 26, 2011 at 10:34

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