Archive format
ZST Sample Files
Zstandard archives (.zst) provide fast compression and decompression behavior. Use sample ZST files to test tool compatibility, extraction workflows, and throughput under different resource limits.
8 files
All to 1MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
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Use cases
ZST Testing Workflows
Use the file table first, then branch into compare or FAQ only if the task needs more context.
Compare and decide
ZST Format Comparisons
GZ vs ZST
Open ComparisonFAQ and reference
ZST File FAQ
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.
Use in code — curl, Python, Node, wget
Copy any snippet directly into scripts, test suites, or CI pipelines. All URLs are stable and publicly accessible with no auth required.
# Download zst_sample_file_1MB 2.zst
curl -L -o zst_sample_file_1MB 2.zst \
https://samplefile.com/samples/download/archive/zst/zst_sample_file_1MB%202.zst/
# Or fetch a random ZST file
curl -s "https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=zst" | jq -r '.download_url'
# Download zst_sample_file_1MB 2.zst
wget -O zst_sample_file_1MB 2.zst \
https://samplefile.com/samples/download/archive/zst/zst_sample_file_1MB%202.zst/
import requests
# Download a specific file
url = "https://samplefile.com/samples/download/archive/zst/zst_sample_file_1MB%202.zst/"
resp = requests.get(url)
with open("zst_sample_file_1MB 2.zst", "wb") as f:
f.write(resp.content)
# Or fetch a random ZST file via API
meta = requests.get("https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=zst").json()
resp = requests.get(meta["download_url"])
with open(meta["name"], "wb") as f:
f.write(resp.content)
// Download a specific file
const fs = require("fs");
const https = require("https");
const url = "https://samplefile.com/samples/download/archive/zst/zst_sample_file_1MB%202.zst/";
https.get(url, (res) => {
res.pipe(fs.createWriteStream("zst_sample_file_1MB 2.zst"));
});
// Or fetch a random ZST via the API
const meta = await fetch("https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=zst").then(r => r.json());
const file = await fetch(meta.download_url);
// use file.arrayBuffer(), file.body, etc.
# Random ZST file (JSON response)
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=zst
# All ZST files
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/api/files?format=zst
# Manifest with SHA256 checksums
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/archive/zst/manifest.json
# Response includes: name, size_bytes, mime_type, sha256, download_url
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.