pigz
Verified for current stable LTS
Pigz Commands
Pigz command syntax with verified terminal examples.
Commands
6 commands for Pigz
pigz Archive
Pigz Command: Compress Directory Using Tar
tar cf - <path/to/directory> | pigz > <path/to/file.tar.gz> pigz Archive
Pigz Command: Compress File Best Compression Method
pigz -9 <path/to/file> pigz Archive
Pigz Command: Compress File Default Options
pigz <path/to/file> pigz Archive
Pigz Command: Compress File No Compression Four Processors
pigz -0 -p <4> <path/to/file> pigz Archive
Pigz Command: Decompress File
pigz -d <archive.gz> pigz Archive
Pigz Command: List Archive Contents
pigz -l <archive.tar.gz> Suggest a Pigz Command
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FAQ
Coverage: Focused examples for common Pigz workflows.
Verified version: current stable LTS.
Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.