# Atool

> Use this skill when the user wants to extract, create, or list archive files without remembering format-specific commands.

- Skill: `javimosch/atool` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/atool`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/atool/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/atool

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# atool Plugin

atool manages archives with format-agnostic commands.

## Usage Examples

- "extract any archive file"
- "list contents of an archive"
- "create an archive from files"

## Installation

```bash
brew install atool
```

## Key Features
- Format-agnostic archive operations
- Automatic format detection
- Extract, list, create, modify modes
- Supports tar, gz, bz2, zip, rar, 7z
- Consistent unified command syntax