Archive format

XZ Sample Files

XZ (.xz) provides LZMA2 compression for maximum ratio with support for delta filters and multi-threaded encoding. Use sample .xz files to validate high-ratio workflows and index skipping.

4 files All to 1MB SHA256 verified Manifest included
Quick facts
CategoryArchive
Total Files4
Extension.xz
MIMEapplication/octet-stream
ManifestJSON
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Files first

Start with one representative file.

Starter file

xz_sample_file_1MB.xz · 1.0 MB

Download
Filename Size MIME Download
.xz Starter SHA256 8a83d661cbee...
1.0 MB application/octet-stream Download
.xz Realistic SHA256 cf7160a22760...
200.1 KB application/octet-stream Download
.xz SHA256 2bb85341c51b...
500.1 KB application/octet-stream Download
.xz SHA256 5495333c9692...
50.1 KB application/octet-stream Download
Use 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.