extract-archive

To extract archives automatically, this tool detects the file extension case-insensitively and invokes the correct extraction command for formats like tar.gz, zip, and 7z. It checks file existence and applies proper flags like -C for tar or -d for unzip to unpack files safely.

Yes, you can extract archives into a specific directory during build workflows. The tool applies the appropriate directory flag, such as -d for unzip or -C for tar, or changes the execution directory before running the extraction command to place files correctly.

When extracting an unsupported archive format, the tool provides proper messaging indicating the format is not supported. It performs case-insensitive extension matching to identify known formats and safely handles unknown extensions without executing arbitrary commands.

The best way to automate unpacking archives across download and build environments is using a detection script that matches file extensions case-insensitively. This approach safely identifies formats like rar, tar, and gz, then executes the correct extraction command without manual intervention.

This archive extraction tool requires no explicit dependencies to function. However, the underlying system environment must have the standard command-line utilities installed for the specific formats you intend to extract, such as unrar for rar files or 7z for 7z archives.