Description:
General-purpose data compression with high compression ratio
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 5.8.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
compression
xz
lzma
archiving
cli
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Install:
brew install xz
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About:
XZ Utils provides a set of command-line tools for compressing and decompressing data using the LZMA algorithm. It offers high compression ratios, often superior to gzip and bzip2, making it ideal for software distribution and archiving. The format is widely supported and features strong integrity checks to prevent data corruption.
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Key Features:
- High compression ratio using LZMA/LZMA2 algorithms
- Fast decompression speeds
- Strong integrity checks (CRC64)
- Widely supported file format (.xz and .lzma)
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Use Cases:
- Compressing source code tarballs for software distribution
- Archiving system backups and large datasets
- Compressing kernel images and firmware
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Alternatives:
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gzip
– Faster but offers lower compression ratios
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bzip2
– Slower compression than xz, but generally faster than gzip in decompression
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