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ADC - ArchivedDataCodec

ADC (ArchivedDataCodec) is an open-source file extension and archiving/compression tool that uses Zlib for efficient compression and decompression of various file types. With a simple command-line interface, ADC supports both Windows and Linux, making it easy for users to archive and extract files.

ADC Archiver uses an 8-byte header to identify and manage its archive format. This allows for efficient storage and retrieval of data, making it suitable for both personal and professional use.

Why ADC?

ADC for Every Archive

ADC Archiver can compress and archive any file, therefore it's really suitable for sorting and managing files and archives.

ADC for Every Archive

Cross-Platform

ADC Archiver is made for many platforms, may it be Windows or Linux, ADC is there for you.

ADC Cross-Platform

Features

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Developers:

Users:


Downloads

Windows

For Windows, you can download the setup file and run it to install ADC Archiver. The setup will create a shortcut in your Start Menu for easy access. ADC is compatible with Windows 8 and higher.

Windows

SHA256: d954ef241bac169ffe8d1dc08ff98f0b02e0c4265f20585de10e8060ae5ec73b


Linux

For Linux, you can download the binary tarball and extract it to a directory of your choice. Make sure to give the binary executable permissions using the command chmod +x adc.bin before running it. Linux

SHA256: 8ef996567c3bd1bc87bc4d7784e8adf26569ba908b37449c387049e18f3f178f

for more info about how to run on Linux see this: Documentation


Compile/build from source code

Don't like the setup, won't the setup run or want a portable version? You can compile ADC Archiver from source. Available for Windows and Linux.

Compile ADC from source

ADC Canary: The Latest Live Development Version

ADC Canary is the active development branch of the project, focused on collaboration and rapid iteration. It receives daily updates and is not intended for general use, but for developers who want to contribute. You can fork the Canary repository, make changes—ranging from minor documentation edits to new features—and submit a pull request. Once you've made 25 valid contributions, you will receive a Personal Access Token (PAT) that allows you to commit and push directly to the Canary branch (with limited permissions). Be sure to read the Code of Conduct in the main ADC repository to help maintain a positive and respectful environment.

ADC Canary on GitLab

Contributing

We welcome contributions to ADC! Whether you're a developer, designer, or just someone who wants to help:

Steps to Contribute

  1. Fork the Repository: Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.
  2. Clone the Repository: Clone your forked repository to your local machine:
    git clone https://gitlab.com/Mealman1551/adc-canary.git
  3. Modify the Code: Make your changes or fixes.
  4. Commit Your Changes: Commit with a clear message:
    git commit -m "Your descriptive commit message"
  5. Push Your Changes: Push to your fork:
    git push origin main
  6. Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and create a pull request from your fork. Provide a clear description of your changes and why they are necessary.
  7. Review and Feedback: Project maintainers will review your pull request. Be open to feedback and make changes if requested.

Note: Maintainers will review the diff and blame to see what you changed. Only change the lines you need. Changes are manually implemented to avoid merge conflicts due to frequent updates.

Code Style Guidelines

Reporting Issues

ADC Canary does use issues, although you need a GitLab or GitHub account to make a issue as there is no bug report form like the ADC Stable release.