# Tar

> Use this skill when the user wants to use the tar command-line tool.

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

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# tar Plugin

GNU tape archiver utility

## Commands
- `tar self version` — Print version
- `tar _ _` — Passthrough to tar

## Installation
```bash
brew install gnu-tar
```