Socket.IO Cookie Parser Middleware

socket.io-cookie-parser is a middleware specifically designed for Socket.IO applications, enabling the parsing of HTTP cookies on incoming WebSocket connections. Currently at stable version 1.0.0, this package acts as a thin wrapper around the widely used `express-cookie-parser` library, allowing developers to seamlessly share cookie-based session and authentication data between their Express.js HTTP server and Socket.IO real-time layer. Its primary utility lies in simplifying the process of accessing client-side cookies, making them available on `socket.request.cookies` and `socket.request.signedCookies`. This facilitates consistent authentication and state management in applications utilizing both traditional HTTP routes and WebSockets. The package is typically stable, following the lifecycle of its `express-cookie-parser` dependency, with new releases primarily addressing compatibility or minor enhancements.