cross-platform-paths

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical and common bugs arising from incorrect path handling across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) in software development.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Path Concatenation Safety: Enforces the use of path.join() to prevent OS-specific path separator issues.
• Path Comparison Best Practices: Guides on using path.resolve() for accurate path comparisons, especially on Windows.
• VS Code Path Handling: Recommends Uri.file().fsPath for consistent path management within the VS Code environment.
• Platform-Specific Gotchas: Details common pitfalls and solutions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Use Case: When developing a VS Code extension that needs to access user files or configuration directories, use this Skill to ensure your code works flawlessly on any operating system.

Quick Start

Use the cross-platform-paths skill to review path handling in the file src/utils/fileUtils.ts.