xz [options] file...Arguments explained
- Options adjust output or behavior.
- Arguments name the files, services, hosts, or values the command should work with.
Common examples
xz -k archive.tarCreates archive.tar.xz and keeps the original.
xz -dc archive.tar.xz | tar -tf -Lists tar contents through a decompression stream.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Command | xz |
| Category | Compression and Archives |
| Primary use | Compresses or decompresses xz files. |
| Syntax | xz [options] file... |