avh4/binwrap

Support .gz (non-tar) files

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#24 opened on Apr 26, 2019

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Description

This should be done using node's built-in zlib API to prep for allowing users of this package to avoid dependencies on tar/unzip (#26).

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Research direction
Examine the current file handling in binwrap and add support for .gz files using Node's zlib module.
Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
toolingrelease
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Node.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75