# Archive File Triage > Use file, 7z, unzip, tar-compatible tools, hashes, and bounded shell inspection for safe triage of provided archives and unknown files. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/archive-file-triage` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/archive-file-triage` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/archive-file-triage/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/archive-file-triage --- # archive-file-triage Use local file and archive tools for safe triage of provided archives, unknown files, evidence bundles, source packages, firmware packages, and extracted artifacts. ## Help First Before constructing commands, use installed help or version output as the source of truth: ```sh file --help 7z unzip -h ``` ## Usage Rules - Work only on explicitly provided files or task-scoped outputs. - Identify file type and size before extraction. - Extract only into a task-scoped output directory. - Preserve original files and record hashes when identity matters. - Prefer listing archive contents before extraction. - Do not execute extracted content. - Watch for path traversal, absolute paths, symlinks, excessive file counts, nested archives, and unexpectedly large expansion. - Save large listings and extraction logs to files rather than streaming them into the conversation. ## Output Report the input path, type, size, hashes when relevant, command used, output directory, notable extracted paths, suspicious archive behavior, and limitations. --- > Source: [yv1ing/Z3r0](https://github.com/yv1ing/Z3r0) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).