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Extract a single file from TAR.GZ archive by exact path (requires 7zip command)
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Tool usage guide
The TAR.GZ File Extractor allows you to quickly retrieve a specific file from a compressed TAR.GZ or TGZ archive without needing to decompress the entire package.
Background
A server backup archive contains thousands of log files, and I only need to check the error log from yesterday.
Problem
Extracting the entire 2GB archive just to get one 50KB log file is inefficient.
How to use
Upload the backup.tar.gz file and enter 'logs/2023-10-27-error.log' into the file path field.
Outcome
The tool extracts only the requested log file, allowing for immediate review without waiting for a full decompression.
Background
I have a large application archive and need to verify the database connection settings.
Problem
I don't want to unpack the entire directory structure just to read one configuration file.
How to use
Upload the app_dist.tgz file and specify 'config/database.yaml' as the target path.
Outcome
The database.yaml file is extracted instantly, providing the necessary configuration details.
No, this tool is designed to extract a single file per operation based on the provided path.
You should use a file preview or listing tool to identify the exact directory structure and filename inside your archive before running the extraction.
Yes, the tool supports archives up to 500MB in size.
No, the original TAR.GZ file remains unchanged; the tool only reads the archive to extract the requested content.
The tool supports .tar.gz and .tgz archive formats.