clzip ☆

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Description:
C language version of lzip

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.15@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: compression lzip archiving cli utilities

Install: brew install clzip

About:
clzip is a C language implementation of the lzip lossless data compressor, designed for maximum portability and efficiency. It produces compressed files that are identical to those created by lzip, ensuring full compatibility while offering a lightweight alternative. The tool is particularly suitable for embedded systems and environments where C++ compilers are unavailable.

Key Features:

Full compatibility with lzip compressed files
C language implementation for maximum portability
LZMA compression algorithm with integrity checking
No external dependencies beyond standard C library

Use Cases:

Compressing files on embedded systems or minimal environments
Archiving data with strong error detection
Decompressing lzip files when lzip itself is unavailable

Alternatives:

lzip – Original implementation in C++, clzip provides identical functionality with better portability
gzip – Faster but lower compression ratio, no integrity checking
xz – Higher compression but more complex, requires more resources

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

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