yarch

Yarch is a Unix-like archive utility. It is designed to create and extract compressed archives. Yarch supports various compression algorithms, including gzip and bzip2, allowing users to choose the best option for their needs based on compression ratio and speed. The primary goal of yarch is to provide a simple and efficient way to bundle multiple files into a single archive and to decompress them when needed.

The basic usage of yarch involves commands to create an archive by specifying the output filename and the files or directories to include, and to extract an archive by providing the archive filename and an optional destination directory. Advanced options might allow for incremental backups, modification of archive contents, or verification of archive integrity. While not as widely known or used as utilities like tar or zip, yarch offers an alternative for users seeking a straightforward archiving solution. Its development and availability are typically found through specific open-source repositories or package managers.