treeenc

Treeenc is a command-line utility designed for efficient data compression and archiving, particularly focused on the Brotli compression algorithm. It provides a streamlined interface for users to compress files and directories into smaller archives, reducing storage space and improving transmission speeds. The tool leverages the Brotli algorithm, known for its high compression ratios, especially on text-based data.

The primary function of treeenc is to create compressed archives from specified files or directory structures. Users can typically invoke the tool with a command followed by the input files or directories and an optional output file name. The utility handles the traversal of directories and the application of Brotli compression to the contained data.

Treeenc offers various options to control the compression process, such as setting the compression level, which allows for a trade-off between compression ratio and processing time. Higher compression levels generally result in smaller file sizes but require more computational resources and take longer to complete. The tool may also support other functionalities like decompressing existing archives created with Brotli. Its usage is often favored in scenarios where bandwidth or storage limitations are a concern, and where the data content is amenable to Brotli's strengths.