tar-fs simplifies creating and extracting tar archives from the file system. It offers programmatic control over archiving specific directories and files, including options for filtering content based on paths, modifying file metadata on the fly, and customizing the archiving process. tar-fs is useful for tasks such as backing up directories, distributing application deployments, or creating portable archives for data transfer, providing flexibility and fine-grained control compared to command-line tar tools.
The tar-fs npm package had frequent releases in 2014 and 2015, with a peak of 7 versions in December 2013. Release frequency declined significantly after 2016, with sporadic updates. There were no releases between October 2020 and May 2023 and no releases in the months of July, August, and September 2025.
Tar-fs npm package downloads show consistent growth from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking at over 108 million in July 2025. However, September 2025 data, which is incomplete, indicates a significant drop to around 28 million downloads.
