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Description:
Cross-platform, multi-format archive utility

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.5.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: archive compression utility cli file-manager

Install: brew install archiver

About:
Archiver is a command-line tool designed to simplify the process of compressing and extracting various archive formats. It automatically detects the format of the input file and handles the appropriate decompression or compression method. This utility supports common formats like zip, tar, and gzip, providing a unified interface for archive management.

Key Features:

Automatic format detection
Multi-format support (zip, tar, gzip, etc.)
Simple command-line interface
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Decompressing downloaded files without specifying the format
Creating archives for file transfers or backups
Listing contents of various archive types

Alternatives:

unzip/tar – Standard tools are format-specific, while archiver handles multiple formats with a single command.

License: MIT

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
Oct 10, 2025 3:17pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	0ef3bdf2
Sep 16, 2025 7:33pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	145efd03