tar

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2025-02-07

Creates, manipulates, and extracts archive files. It is commonly used to compress and bundle files into one single file for easier distribution or storage.

Command Description
tar The basic command for creating or extracting archive files.
tar -c Creates a new archive.
tar -x Extracts files from an archive.
tar -v Verbose mode; displays the files being processed.
tar -f Specifies the name of the archive file.
tar -t Lists the contents of an archive without extracting.
tar -u Adds files to an existing archive.
tar -w Prompts the user for confirmation before overwriting files.