Ziptools is a modern, lightweight, and cross-platform command-line interface (CLI) designed for efficiently managing zip files. This tool serves as a contemporary replacement for the traditional zip and unzip commands that have been around for many years, originally provided by info-zip.org. The older tools have not seen significant updates and are known to have several associated vulnerabilities (CVEs).

Key Features and Advantages of Ziptools:

• Modern Implementation: Built using Zig, a programming language that emphasizes safety and modern practices, Ziptools effectively handles issues related to buffer overflows and other security concerns.
• Compatibility: By default, Ziptools installs as a ziptools command with zip and unzip subcommands, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy tools without sacrificing familiarity in commands.

Quick Links to Transition: For users looking to replace the outdated zip and unzip tools, the installation is straightforward. Simply create symbolic links to the new commands:

$ ln -s /usr/bin/ziptools /usr/bin/zip
$ ln -s /usr/bin/ziptools /usr/bin/unzip

Building Ziptools: Ziptools can be easily built with a single requirement — Zig version 0.15. The command zig build is all that is needed to get started with Ziptools.