Daunpack

Daunpack is a command-line utility designed for extracting files from various archive formats. It aims to provide a simple and unified interface for decompression, supporting a wide range of common archive types without requiring users to remember specific commands for each. The tool is typically used on Unix-like operating systems.

Its primary function is to take an archive file as input and unpack its contents into a specified directory. Daunpack often automatically detects the archive format based on the file extension or its internal structure, eliminating the need for manual format specification in many cases. Supported formats commonly include .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .rar, and others, though the exact list can vary depending on the specific implementation or version.

The usage of daunpack is generally straightforward. A typical command might involve specifying the archive file and an optional output directory. For example, daunpack archive.zip could extract the contents of archive.zip into the current directory, while daunpack archive.tar.gz /path/to/output would place the extracted files into the /path/to/output directory. This ease of use makes it a convenient tool for users who frequently work with different archive types and prefer a single command for all their extraction needs.