Copy JS Files to Library Using Module in SharePoint 2010

Often in SharePoint Projects we need to copy our JS / CSS / IMAGE files into a SharePoint Library. We can do that using Visual Studio Modules and package in a WSP.

Modules

Modules are containers of files. We can use Modules to deploy files using a WSP file.

Scenario

We are trying to deploy a JS file into an existing library.

Steps

Use the following procedure to do the deployment.

Step 1: Create new project

Create a new project and name it ModuleTest.

Choose the farm solution option.

Step 2: Add Module

In the Solution Explorer select "Add New Item" > "Module".

Enter the name of the module as ModuleName for ease of understanding.

You will get the following module inside the Solution Explorer.

Please note that there are the following 2 items inside a Module: