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# unique-temp-dir [](https://travis-ci.org/jamestalmage/unique-temp-dir)
> Provides a uniquely named temp directory.
## Install
```
$ npm install --save unique-temp-dir
```
## Usage
```js
const uniqueTempDir = require('unique-temp-dir');
uniqueTempDir();
//=> '/var/folders/2_/zg9h6_xd4r3_z7c07s0cn8mw0000gn/T/PpCfz55ANU2hdwnGzgny'
uniqueTempDir();
//=> '/var/folders/2_/zg9h6_xd4r3_z7c07s0cn8mw0000gn/T/qfqafhh1FJulehbCDAPk'
```
## API
### uniqueTempDir([options])
Returns a string that represents a unique directory inside the systems temp directory.
#### options
##### create
Type: `boolean`
Default: `false`
If `true`, the directory will be created synchronously before returning.
##### length
Type: `number`
Default: `20`
The length of the directory name inside the temp directory.
##### thunk
Type: `boolean`
Default: `false`
If true, returns a thunk function for `path.join(uniqueTempDir, ... additionalArgs)`. Useful for filling your directory up with stuff.
```js
const uniqueTempDir = require('unique-temp-dir');
const tempDir = uniqueTempDir({thunk: true});
tempDir()
//=> /user/temp/uniqueId
tempDir('foo')
//=> /user/temp/uniqueId/foo
tempDir('bar')
//=> /user/temp/uniqueId/bar
```
## License
MIT © [James Talmage](http://github.com/jamestalmage)
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