add os.tmpDir to get the recommended temp dir base path

ghostty-org · Jul 9, 2023 · 26e17de · 26e17de
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diff --git a/src/os/file.zig b/src/os/file.zig
@@ -50,3 +50,10 @@ pub fn fixMaxFiles() void {
 
     log.debug("file handle limit raised value={}", .{lim.cur});
 }
+
+/// Return the recommended path for temporary files.
+pub fn tmpDir() ?[]const u8 {
+    if (std.os.getenv("TMPDIR")) |v| return v;
+    if (std.os.getenv("TMP")) |v| return v;
+    return "/tmp";
+}