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How can you modify DirectoryLoader to load only files larger than 1KB from a folder?

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LangChain - Document Loading
How can you modify DirectoryLoader to load only files larger than 1KB from a folder?
ADirectoryLoader does not support size filtering; filter after loading
BUse glob='size>1KB' parameter
CPass a custom filter function to DirectoryLoader
DSet min_size=1024 in DirectoryLoader constructor
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check DirectoryLoader filtering capabilities

    DirectoryLoader only supports glob pattern filtering, not file size filtering.

  2. Step 2: Filter documents after loading

    Load all files, then filter by size in your code.

  3. Final Answer:

    DirectoryLoader does not support size filtering; filter after loading -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Size filtering done after loading [OK]
Quick Trick: Filter by size after loading documents [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using glob for size filtering
  • Expecting min_size parameter
  • Assuming custom filter function exists

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