ecraig12345/normalized-tmpdir

normalized-tmpdir is a Node.js utility that normalizes the path returned by os.tmpdir() to eliminate OS-specific symlinks and naming variations, particularly addressing issues on macOS and Windows. It's designed for developers writing tests or applications that need consistent temporary directory paths across different operating systems, especially when path comparisons are involved. The library handles Windows short (8.3) path names and macOS symlink resolution, providing a reliable normalized path through its main `normalizedTmpdir()` function and offering `expandShortPath()` for Windows-specific path expansion.