afio ☆

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Description:
Creates cpio-format archives

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.5.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: archiving backup cpio cli system-utility

Install: brew install afio

About:
afio is a tool for creating cpio-format archives, designed as a robust alternative to traditional archivers. It excels at handling large files and long pathnames reliably, making it suitable for complex backup operations. Its primary value is in scripting environments where stability and compatibility with existing cpio workflows are critical.

Key Features:

Reliable creation of cpio-format archives
Strong handling of large files and long pathnames
Designed for shell scripting and backup automation
Compatible with standard cpio utilities

Use Cases:

Creating reliable system backups via shell scripts
Migrating data archives while preserving metadata
Automating data packaging in CI/CD pipelines

Alternatives:

GNU cpio – Standard tool but can have issues with long paths; afio is often more robust for complex backups.
tar – More common for general archiving, but cpio format may be required for specific legacy or embedded systems.

License: LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 8:52am		0	VERSION_BUMP	44d62d18