Archive format
TGZ Sample Files
TAR.GZ (.tgz) combines TAR archiving with GZip compression, common on Unix systems. Use sample .tgz files to test long-path handling, incremental backups, and streaming extraction.
4 files
All to 1MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
Files first
Start with one representative file.
Starter file
DownloadUse cases
Pick the next task, not just the next file.
Use the file table first, then branch into compare or FAQ only if the task needs more context.
Compare and decide
Keep the next decision one step away.
FAQ and reference
Keep the operational details quiet.
Checksum Verification
Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.
shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.Where is the machine-readable manifest?
Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.
Validation Methodology
- Verify listing and extraction behavior across tools.
- Check compression ratio assumptions and extraction limits.
- Test zip-slip/path traversal protections in upload pipelines.