env-paths simplifies determining appropriate application directories across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). It returns standardized paths for configuration, data, cache, and logs, respecting platform conventions and environment variables. This eliminates the need for manual platform detection and ensures consistent directory structures for your application's resources, improving maintainability and user experience. Using env-paths results in predictable and well-organized application data storage.
The npm package env-paths shows irregular release activity. Initial development occurred in 2016-2019 with multiple releases. There were single releases in March 2021 and August 2021. From September 2021 to August 2025, there were no new releases.
Env-paths npm package downloads surged throughout 2024 and 2025, peaking in July 2025 at nearly 120 million. There's been a significant drop in September 2025 to around 43 million, likely due to the month not being complete yet. Overall, the package experienced substantial growth.
