catanf - Linux

Overview

catanf is a command-line tool that allows users to manage and manipulate ZIP and CATAN archives. It provides a comprehensive set of features for creating, extracting, and viewing the contents of archives.

Syntax

catanf <command> [options] <arguments>

where <command> can be:

• create: Create a new archive
• extract: Extract files from an archive
• list: List the contents of an archive
• test: Test the integrity of an archive

Options/Flags

• -f, –file: Path to the archive file
• -v, –verbose: Enable verbose output
• -q, –quiet: Disable all output
• -z, –compression: Compression level (0-9, default: 6)
• -r, –recursive: Recursively archive/extract directories

Examples

Creating an archive:

catanf create my_archive.zip file1.txt file2.txt

Extracting files from an archive:

catanf extract my_archive.zip

Listing the contents of an archive:

catanf list my_archive.zip

Testing the integrity of an archive:

catanf test my_archive.zip

Common Issues

Error: File not found

• Ensure that the specified archive file path is correct.
• Check file permissions and make sure you have read/write access.

Error: Invalid archive format

• Verify that the archive file has a valid ZIP or CATAN format.

Integration

Chaining commands:

Combine catanf with other commands to automate tasks. For example:

find . -name "*.txt" | catanf create my_texts.zip

Using scripts:

Create scripts that utilize catanf to perform complex operations. Example:

#!/bin/bash

# Backup important directories
catanf create backup.zip /home/user/Documents /home/user/Pictures

Related Commands

• zip: Standard ZIP archive utility
• unzip: Extract files from ZIP archives
• tar: Tape archive utility