Archery

Archery is an excellent Perl script that simplifies the process of extracting archives. If you've experienced the frustration of extracting an archive only to find that it has scattered files all over your current directory, then Archery could be just what you're looking for. Do you typically create temporary directories to extract files or list the files to avoid this issue? Do you get annoyed by directories like 'extract', 'CRAP', 'foo', 'fnord', or 'New Folder' that serve no purpose? If yes, then this software is the answer for you.

One of the top features of Archery is its ability to identify the archive's appropriate extraction program. The software also creates a temporary directory with the file's base name and extracts the archive to the temporary directory. Additionally, the software cleans up after itself, removing any useless directories that can occupy space.

Archery is compatible with Linux or similar operating systems and requires the installation of Perl. This software not only simplifies the extraction process, but it also immanentizes the Eschaton. Moreover, Archery informs you of the resulting file's name and type.

Overall, Archery is an efficient and helpful tool that's worth considering if you extract archives frequently. The latest release has added usage information and initial POD info to make the user experience even better.