extr

Crates.ioextr
lib.rsextr
version0.1.0
created_at2025-03-28 04:24:08.295683+00
updated_at2025-03-28 04:24:08.295683+00
descriptionThe archive extractor that makes unpacking files as easy as typing their name. No more memorizing complex flags or commands - just point extr at any archive and let the magic happen. Supporting 30+ formats, extr is the Swiss Army knife for all your file extraction needs.
homepagehttps://github.com/tirithen/extr
repositoryhttps://github.com/tirithen/extr
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Fredrik Söderström (tirithen)

documentation

https://docs.rs/extr

README

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     Effortless File Extraction

extr

The Archive Extractor That Just Works™

Crates.io License: GPLv3

Extract archives without the headache

Instead of this 😖

$ tar xzf project.tar.gz -C ./output

Just do this 😎

$ extr project.tar.gz

Features That Make You Smile 😊

  • 🎯 Zero Hassle - Just extr filename no flags needed
  • 🔍 Smart Detection - Handles 30+ formats automatically
  • 🛡️ Safe & Secure - Uses only verified system tools
  • 🌈 Terminal Magic - Interactive with underlying binary
  • 🤖 Self-Healing - extr --health checks your setup

Installation ➡️ Usage ➡️ Profit!

$ cargo install extr

Usage Examples 🚀

Basic extraction (where did the complexity go?)

$ extr archive.zip

Bulk extract files

$ extr ~/Downloads/the-file.zip other-file.tar.gz

Specify output directory

$ extr backup.tar.gz -o ~/restored_files

See what's supported

$ extr --health

Why extr? Let's Compare 🤼

Traditional Way extr Way
$ unrar x -y compressed.rar $ extr compressed.rar
$ 7z x -o./output file.7z $ extr file.7z -o ./output
$ unzip -q -d dest file.zip $ extr file.zip

Health Check - Know Your System 🩺

$ extr --health

Archive format support health check

To support a format at least one of the compatible
binaries must be installed on the system.

Format    Available Binaries
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zip       ✓ unzip, ✓ 7z, ✘ jar
tar.gz    ✓ tar, ✓ bsdtar
7z        ✓ 7z, ✓ unar
rar       ✘ unrar, ✓ 7z

✓: installed, ✘: missing

FAQ 🙋

Q: Is this safe?
A: Absolutely! extr only uses your existing system tools - no shady binaries!

Q: What formats are supported?
A: All of them! (Okay, 30+ including zip, tar, 7z, rar, iso, deb, rpm...)

Contribute to the Extraction Revolution! 🫶

Found a bug? Missing your favorite format? Let's make extraction awesome together!

  1. Clone the repo
$ git clone https://github.com/tirithen/extr.git
  1. Build with love
$ cargo build --release
  1. Submit a PR!

Made with ❤️ and Rust - For everyone who ever typed tar --help and cried

Commit count: 3

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