gzip ☆
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Description:
Popular GNU data compression program
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: compression gzip gnu utilities archiving
Install: brew install gzip
About:
Gzip is a widely used GNU utility for compressing and decompressing files. It reduces file sizes to save storage space and accelerate data transfers, making it ideal for backups and network transmission. The tool uses the Lempel-Ziv (LZ77) algorithm to achieve efficient compression ratios.
Key Features:
  • High compression ratio using LZ77 algorithm
  • Fast compression and decompression speeds
  • Widely supported and POSIX-standard tool
  • Simple command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Compressing log files and backups for storage efficiency
  • Accelerating file downloads and network transfers
  • Preparing large datasets for archival
Alternatives:
  • bzip2 – Higher compression ratios but slower than gzip
  • xz – Better compression but more CPU-intensive
  • zstd – Modern alternative with faster speeds and flexible ratios
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 1:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 162baf22
Sep 10, 2024 5:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a610637
Aug 1, 2024 4:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f37c49a
Aug 22, 2023 3:29am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c84f0a0
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