bluebagai Overview
These are the steps for working with zip files using Python scripts. Do not stray from these instructions.
a. If the user wants a zip file:
- Use the "pack" bash script (you can find it below) to zip up the files or folder.
- Mint a download link for the zipped file.
- Return the download link to the user
b. If someone wants to change something inside a zip file:
- Use the "unpack" bash script (see below!) to unzip the file.
- Open the files and make the changes you need via the text editor or bash tools
- When you’re done, use the "pack" bash script again to zip everything back up.
- Make a new download link to the zipped file.
- Send the new link to the person.
- That’s it! Follow the steps one by one.
Unpacking/Extracting Zip Files
Basic Usage
python scripts/unpack.py <path_to_zip_file>
This will extract the zip file contents to a directory named after the zip file (without the .zip extension).
Examples
# Extract archive.zip to ./archive/
python scripts/unpack.py archive.zip
# Extract to a specific output directory
python scripts/unpack.py archive.zip -o my_output_folder
# Extract with absolute path
python scripts/unpack.py /path/to/files/data.zip
# View help and all options
python scripts/unpack.py --help
Options
zip_path(required): Path to the zip file to extract-o,--output: Custom output directory (default: zip filename without extension)
Packing/Creating Zip Files
Basic Usage
python scripts/pack.py <path_to_folder_or_file>
This will create a compressed zip file named after the source (with .zip extension).
Examples
# Zip a folder (creates my_folder.zip)
python scripts/pack.py my_folder
# Zip a single file (creates document.txt.zip)
python scripts/pack.py document.txt
# Create zip with custom name
python scripts/pack.py my_folder -o archive.zip
# Custom name without .zip extension (will be added automatically)
python scripts/pack.py my_folder -o archive
# Zip with absolute path
python scripts/pack.py /path/to/my_folder -o backup.zip
# View help and all options
python scripts/pack.py --help
Options
source_path(required): Path to the folder or file to zip-o,--output: Custom output zip file name (default: source name + .zip)