Tardy is software that processes tar archives.
Tardy was specifically designed to remove the artifacts of the development environment without introducing more. It accomplishes this by allowing you to alter certain characteristics of files after they have been included in the tar file. You can change the file owner (by number or name), change the file group (by number or name), add a directory prefix (e.g., dot), or change file protections (e.g., from 600 to 644). Do note, however, that all of these affect all files in the archive.
Tardy is compatible with virtually any flavor of UNIX, making it a versatile tool for anyone in need of file manipulation. Its source distribution is self-configuring using a GNU Autoconf generated configure script, which saves significant time and effort.
Overall, if you're looking for an efficient way to modify file headers within your tar archives, Tardy is definitely worth considering. Its straightforward design simplifies the process while providing the options you need to customize your files as necessary.
Version 1.16: N/A