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Description:
Compression and file packaging/archive utility

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.0@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: compression archiving cli utility file-system

Install: brew install zip

About:
Zip is a command-line utility for compressing and packaging files into archive formats. It provides lossless data compression and is widely used for bundling files for distribution or backup. Its primary value is creating portable, compressed archives compatible across various operating systems.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Supports multiple compression methods (Deflate, BZip2, LZMA)
Strong encryption capabilities (AES-256)
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Bundling source code for distribution
Creating encrypted backups of sensitive files
Reducing file transfer sizes over networks

Alternatives:

7zip – Offers higher compression ratios and more formats, but Zip remains the standard for universal compatibility.
tar – Standard on Unix/Linux for archiving without compression (often gzipped), whereas Zip combines both in one step.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 3:58am	3.0	1	VERSION_BUMP	a6301844