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cp / copy Command

Copy an item, a folder or a file. The behavior of the cp command varies depending on the source (item or folder) and the destination path.

When copying an item, the item definition is copied without its sensitivity label

Supported Types:

  • All workspace item types that support definition export/import (e.g., .Notebook, .Report, etc.)
  • OneLake files and folders

Usage:

fab cp <from_path> <to_path> [-r] [-f] [-bpc]

Parameters:

  • <from_path>: Source path.
  • <to_path>: Destination path.
  • -r, --recursive: Copies all items in the source path, including subfolders and their contents (only applicable for workspaces and folders). Optional.
  • -f, --force: Force copy without confirmation. Optional.
  • -bpc, --block_on_path_collision: Block on path collision. Prevents copying when an item with the same name exists in a different folder within the target workspace. Optional. -bpc takes precedence over -f for path collision scenarios

Limitations

  • When copying a folder, items that do not support the copy operation are skipped. Only supported items will be copied.
  • When copying an item to the same workspace, _copy is automatically appended to the item name to avoid conflicts.

Example:

fab cp ws1.Workspace/nb1.Notebook ws2.Workspace