# Cabextract

> Use this skill when the user needs to extract files from Microsoft Cabinet (.cab) archives.

- Skill: `javimosch/cabextract` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/cabextract`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/cabextract/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/cabextract

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# cabextract Plugin

cabextract extracts files from Microsoft CAB archives.

## Usage Examples

- "extract a .cab file to current directory"
- "list contents of a CAB file"
- "test CAB archive integrity"
- "extract with full path preservation"

## Installation

```bash
brew install cabextract
```

## Key Features
- Microsoft CAB archive extraction
- Multiple CAB format support
- Archive listing without extraction
- Integrity testing
- Directory structure preservation
- Filename encoding handling