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XQuery xdmp:filesystem-file

xdmp.filesystemFile

xdmp.filesystemFile(
   pathname as String
) as String

Summary

Reads a file from the filesystem. The file at the specified path must be UTF-8 encoded. This function is typically used for text files; for binary files, consider using the xdmp.externalBinary function.

Parameters
pathname Pathname of the file to be read.

Required Privileges

http://marklogic.com/xdmp/privileges/xdmp-filesystem-file

Example

xdmp.filesystemFile("/etc/motd");
=> contents of /etc/motd

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