tarfree
Tarfree is a free and open-source software project that aims to provide a secure and privacy-focused alternative to traditional tar archiving tools. It is designed to create and extract tar archives while ensuring that the metadata within the archive is stripped or sanitized to prevent potential privacy leaks. This is particularly useful in scenarios where sensitive information might be inadvertently included in file metadata, such as timestamps, user IDs, or file permissions.
The primary goal of Tarfree is to enhance user privacy by removing or obfuscating metadata that could
Tarfree is implemented as a command-line utility, making it compatible with existing workflows and scripts that
Tarfree is particularly valuable for users who prioritize privacy and security in their data handling practices.