Grizzly

Grizzly is a modern application designed specifically for macOS users to efficiently view and extract ZIP archives. Built with SwiftUI, Grizzly provides a user-friendly experience combined with powerful features tailored for managing ZIP files.

Key Features

• Hierarchical File Browser: Navigate through ZIP contents using a Finder-like interface, making it intuitive to explore files and folders.
• File and Folder Selection: Easily select single or multiple items for extraction, streamlining the process.
• Quick Look Preview: Utilize the spacebar to preview files without the need for extraction, supporting formats like text, images, PDFs, and more.
• Search and Filter: Quickly locate files and folders within the archive using a robust search tool.
• Flexible Extraction Options: Extract individual files, folders, or the entire ZIP archive according to your needs.
• Drag & Drop Support: Simply drag a ZIP file into the Grizzly app to start using it immediately.
• File Picker Access: Open ZIP files using the traditional file picker dialog for convenience.
• User-Controlled Extraction Destination: Choose where to extract files, offering greater control over file organization.
• Progress Tracking: Get visual feedback during extraction to monitor the process.

System Requirements

• macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
• Xcode 15.0 or later (for building from source)
• Swift 5.9 or later

Usage Instructions

To open a ZIP file:

1. Drag & Drop your ZIP file onto the Grizzly application window.
2. Use the File Menu to select Open.
3. Double-click any associated ZIP file if set up to do so.

Navigating the Contents

• Double-click to enter folders or files.
• Use the back button or breadcrumb navigation to go back.
• Select multiple files or folders using Cmd+Click or Shift+Click.
• Navigate easily using arrow keys, with a simple Return to open selections.

Previewing and Extracting Files

• For file preview, double-click or press spacebar to utilize Quick Look.
• To extract, choose your items and click the "Extract" button, then select your destination folder and confirm.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Navigation: Use ↑/↓ to move through items, Cmd+↑ to go up, and Return to open.
• Selection: Cmd+A to select all, Escape to clear selection.
• File Operations: Cmd+O to open files, Cmd+E to extract selected items.

Grizzly is constructed using SwiftUI architectural patterns, ensuring modern design and performance. It leverages dependencies like ZIPFoundation for efficient ZIP handling and supports various progressive features aimed at enhancing user experience.

Grizzly encourages community engagement through contributions; users can submit pull requests to enhance the application further.