ouch (Obvious Unified Compression Helper) is a lightweight Rust CLI tool that makes handling compressed files straightforward and efficient. Whether you need to compress files into archives or extract them, ouch handles the complexity behind the scenes so you can focus on your work.

Key capabilities:

Broad format support: Works with ZIP, TAR, 7Z, gzip, Brotli, Zstandard, LZMA, LZ4, Bzip2, Bzip3, Snappy, RAR, and more
Chained compression: Combine multiple formats in a single operation (e.g., .tar.gz.xz.zst)
Automatic detection: Identifies file formats by extension or file signature
Simple syntax: Just three commands—compress, decompress, and list—with minimal learning curve
Fast performance: Parallel compression for supported formats
Excellent feedback: Clear, helpful error messages guide you when something goes wrong
No dependencies: Static binaries available for Linux with zero runtime requirements
Accessibility features: Dedicated accessibility mode for users with different needs
Shell integration: Includes completions and man pages for seamless terminal use

Whether you're archiving project files, extracting downloads, or managing backups, ouch provides a reliable, user-friendly solution that respects your time and attention.

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