Copy Data to Workspace Plugin

Introduction

This Jenkins plugin copies data from a specified folder within $JENKINS_HOME/userContent directory to the project workspace before each build.

Features

• Copy files and directories recursively from $JENKINS_HOME/userContent to workspace
• Optional: Make files executable on Unix/Linux systems (chmod 0755)
• Optional: Automatic cleanup after build completion
• Path validation for security
• Cross-platform support (Windows/Linux)

Usage

1. Place your files in a subdirectory of $JENKINS_HOME/userContent
2. Configure the plugin in your job:
   • Enter the relative path to your data folder
   • Optionally enable "Make files executable"
   • Optionally enable "Delete files after build"

Example

If your Jenkins home is C:\Jenkins and you want to copy files from C:\Jenkins\userContent\data\project1, enter data\project1 in the plugin path configuration.

Notes

• Files are copied before the build starts
• Executable permissions (0755) are set only on Unix/Linux systems
• When deletion is enabled, files are removed after build completion
• Ensure build artifacts are not in the copied files list if you need to preserve them

Requirements

• Jenkins 2.479.3 or newer
• Java 17 or newer