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tarfile — TAR Archives
Read/write tar archives.
Overview
Read/write tar archives.
Quick Example
tarfile.open('a.tar.gz', 'r:gz')
When to Use
Use this module when you need built-in support without adding third-party dependencies.
Common Tasks
- Read the official docs: docs.python.org/3/library/tarfile.html
- Combine with related modules in the Cookbook
- Prefer stdlib before reaching for PyPI packages