# Zip Directory

> Creates a .zip archive from a source directory.

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

Creates a .zip archive from a source directory.

## Parameters

#### Source Directory
*Required*

Full path to the directory that should be compressed. Remember to include the [Download Content] PowerBrick when using $PackageRoot.

#### Zip File Path
*Required*

Full path to the .zip file that should be created, for example C:\Temp\archive.zip.

#### Overwrite Existing Zip File
*Required* — Default: `True`

Enable to replace an existing zip file at the destination path. Disable to keep the existing file unchanged.

## Details

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

## Raw JSON definition

**JSON**

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