Features

• Purpose-built archive format - no legacy compromises, designed around clarity and simplicity.
• Predictable linear layout - sequential read and write without hidden tables or central directories.
• Language-friendly design - easy to implement readers and writers in any programming language.
• Fine-grained archive control - each file is stored individually with explicit handling.
• Optional modern encryption - password protection is integrated into the format.
• Deterministic behavior - same input yields the same archive structure every time.
• Tooling-first approach - the CLI is built around the format, not the other way around.
• Extensible without legacy constraints - future growth without carrying old compatibility baggage.
• Cross-platform by design - ADC archives behave consistently on Windows and Linux.
• Open and auditable - the format is inspectable and transparent.