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archextractor

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and PyPI and has been in the index since 3 Jul 2026. How this is checked

archextractor is an open-source Python library that enables developers to extract archive files, including support for recursively processing nested compressed packages. It wraps the patoolib library to provide a simple interface for handling various archive formats. This tool is designed for Python developers who need automated archive extraction in their applications or scripts.

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Open SourceLGPL-2.1CLI
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Overview

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Purpose: Extracting and managing nested archive files programmatically in Python projects.

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Audience: python developers

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Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: LGPL-2.1 · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli

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archextractor is an Other dev tools project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on extracting and managing nested archive files programmatically in Python projects. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for python developers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (LGPL-2.1). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line.

archextractor first shipped in 2025. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 5 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include recursive extraction, archive support, and python integration.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Recursive extraction
  • Archive support
  • Python integration
  • Command-line usage
  • patoolib wrapper

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
archive-extractionrecursive-unpackingpython-library

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CLI

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License
LGPL-2.1
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HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 1Active maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about archextractor

What is archextractor?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Archextractor focuses on extracting and managing nested archive files programmatically in Python projects. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is archextractor for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: archextractor is an open-source project built for python developers.
Is archextractor free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — archextractor is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license and free to use.
What platforms does archextractor run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: archextractor runs on the command line.
Is archextractor still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 5 commits in the last 90 days.
When did archextractor launch?
archextractor first shipped in 2025.
Is archextractor open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — archextractor is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license, developed on GitHub.

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