libtar ☆
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Description:
C library for manipulating POSIX tar files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-library tar archive file-manipulation posix
Install: brew install libtar
About:
Libtar is a C library designed for creating, extracting, and manipulating tar archive files. It provides a straightforward API for developers to integrate tar file handling into their applications. The library supports both POSIX tar formats and GNU extensions for robust file system backups.
Key Features:
  • C library API for programmatic access
  • Support for POSIX and GNU tar formats
  • Handles file permissions and ownership
  • Lightweight and portable design
Use Cases:
  • Backing up file systems programmatically
  • Extracting tar archives in custom applications
  • Manipulating tar files without external tools
Alternatives:
  • libarchive – More feature-rich with support for multiple archive formats, but larger footprint
  • tar command-line tool – Standard Unix utility for scripting, but lacks programmatic C API
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 10:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP f74a43bf
Sep 13, 2024 1:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c371a20
Nov 24, 2022 5:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fcb5c395
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