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id: f-9ad3
status: closed
deps: []
links: []
created: 2026-01-12T15:02:30Z
type: task
priority: 2
assignee: legout
parent: f-c589
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# Add unified normalize_path API in core

## Acceptance Criteria

New core normalize_path() added with behavior matrix; legacy _normalize_path remains as deprecated wrapper; internal callers can opt-in to filesystem+validation parameters.

