{"categories":[{"label":"Archiving","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-archiving"},{"label":"Compression","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-archiving-compression"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Extends Python's standard zipfile module to read and write ZIP archives using Zstandard compression, via a monkey patch that registers the algorithm as a supported compression method.","skillfed_tags":["compression","zstandard"],"use_cases":["Create smaller, faster-compressing ZIP archives for distribution or backup when zstd's compression ratio is preferable to deflate.","Read ZIP files created by other tools or systems that use Zstandard compression.","Integrate zstd compression into existing Python code that already uses zipfile, with minimal refactoring.","Archive large files where zstd's speed-to-ratio trade-off offers better performance than standard compression methods."],"what_it_does":"zipfile-zstd is a thin wrapper that monkey-patches Python's standard zipfile module to recognize and handle Zstandard (zstd) compression. When imported, it registers ZIP_ZSTANDARD as a valid compression method, allowing you to create and extract ZIP files using the zstd algorithm. The package delegates actual compression to zstandard, which provides bindings to libzstd.\n\nTypical use is a single import statement at the top of your code; after that, the standard zipfile API works transparently with zstd-compressed archives. The package supports both compression with configurable compression levels and decompression, but does not expose advanced zstd features like dictionaries or custom parameters.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need Zstandard support in ZIP files and are comfortable with dormant maintenance. The package is simple, has no known vulnerabilities, and low install friction. However, do not rely on it for active development or expect updates if Python's zipfile module changes significantly; it is best suited for stable, self-contained use cases where zstd compression is a requirement."},"id":"zipfile-zstd","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/zipfile-zstd","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/zipfile-zstd.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/zipfile-zstd/"},"maintenance":{"status":"dormant"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2021-12-08","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"zipfile-zstd","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Monkey patch the standard zipfile module to enable Zstandard support"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":1379846,"position":3982,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.0.4"}