nktar

nktar is a command-line utility for creating and extracting TAR archives, similar to the standard tar command. Its primary distinguishing feature is its implementation in the Nim programming language, which aims to offer performance and cross-platform compatibility. nktar provides a straightforward interface for managing compressed and uncompressed archives, supporting common compression algorithms such as gzip and bzip2.

The utility can be used to bundle multiple files and directories into a single archive file, often referred to as a tarball. Conversely, it can extract the contents of these archives back into a file system. nktar's development focuses on providing a reliable and efficient tool for archiving tasks, particularly within environments where Nim is already used or preferred for its development ecosystem.

Users can typically invoke nktar from their terminal to perform operations like creating an archive with the `-c` flag, extracting with `-x`, and specifying the archive file with `-f`. Options for compression and decompression are usually available as well. The project's availability on platforms like GitHub allows for community contributions and transparency in its development.