# Copy Directory

> Copy a directory from source to destination. This PowerBrick can be used to copy files during a package installation or for general file management tasks.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capaone/application-manager/powerbricks/copy-directory/  
Product: CapaOne — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

Copy a directory from source to destination. This PowerBrick can be used to copy files during a package installation or for general file management tasks.

## Parameters

#### Source Directory
*Required*

The full path to the source directory. Example: C:\Temp\MyFolder or $PackageRoot\MySubFolder. Add the Download Content brick when using $PackageRoot.

#### Destination Directory
*Required*

The full path of the destination directory

#### Include Sub Directories
*Required* — Default: `True`

Include subdirectories in copy operation

#### Overwrite Files
*Required* — Default: `True`

Overwrite existing files in the destination directory

## Details

- **Category:** File and directory
- **Brick ID:** `Directory-Copy`

## Raw JSON definition

**JSON**

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