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archiver
Easily create and extract .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar.xz, .tar.lz4, .tar.sz, and .rar (extract-only) files with Go.
Version 3.1.0 · by Matt Holt
Official site: github.com
About archiver
Package archiver makes it trivially easy to make and extract common archive formats such as .zip, and .tar.gz. Simply name the input and output file(s).
Files are put into the root of the archive; directories are recursively added, preserving structure.
The `arc` command runs the same cross-platform and has no external dependencies (not even libc); powered by the Go standard library, [dsnet/compress](https://github.com/dsnet/compress), [nwaples/rardecode](https://github.com/nwaples/rardecode), and [ulikunitz/xz](https://github.com/ulikunitz/xz). Enjoy!
Supported formats/extensions:
- .zip
- .tar
- .tar.gz and .tgz
- .tar.bz2 and .tbz2
- .tar.xz and .txz
- .tar.lz4 and .tlz4
- .tar.sz and .tsz
- .rar (open only)
## Command Use
Make a new archive:
```
# Syntax: arc archive [archive name] [input files...]
$ arc archive test.tar.gz file1.txt images/file2.jpg folder/subfolder
```
(At least one input file is required.)
To extract an archive:
How to install archiver
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install archiver
- Open archiver once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is archiver free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where archiver is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of archiver?
The version listed here is 3.1.0, published /Date(1542. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install archiver from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install archiver. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is archiver safe?
archiver downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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