Show HN: HatchZip – extract archives without needing double the disk space

Category: cli-tool

Tags: archive-extraction, disk-space, rust, cli, gui, resumable

Score: 7.8/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 9, Utility: 7)

HatchZip is a Rust-based archive extractor that extracts archives in place, shrinking the archive file as files are extracted so it only requires free space for the output, not for both the archive and the output. It supports ZIP, 7z, tar, and split archives, with crash-safe resume, pre-extraction space checks, and a desktop GUI. The novel approach makes it valuable for users with limited disk space, and the thorough documentation and testing are notable.

Target audience: end users, devops, system administrators

Repository: https://github.com/xevrion/hatchzip · Rust · Apache-2.0 · 265 stars

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