Archiver-utils provides utility functions for the Archiver project, a streaming archive creation tool for Node.js. It offers helper functions for file system manipulation, path normalization, and data stream handling, simplifying common tasks within archival processes. This package is crucial for developers working with Archiver, enabling efficient and reliable creation of zip, tar, and other archive formats through its streamlined file processing capabilities. It abstracts away complexities and reduces boilerplate code needed for archive management.