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Blob Container: Build-in zip/unzip files

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Description

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Problem

Sometimes I have archive files (.zip) in my blob container, that I'd like to unzip. Also the other way around, sometimes I have some single files that I'd like to zip.

Desired Solution

I'd like Azure Storage Explorer to let me right-click on zip-files and offers "unzip" functionality from the context menu. Other way around: I'd like to be able to select multiple files/folders, rightclick and select form context menu "create new archive".

Alternatives and Workarounds

Download zip-file, extract locally, upload. Or: Download multiple files/folders, create zip from it locally, upload zip file.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the Blob Container context-menu actions and the existing upload/download flows; confirm how selected files and folders are represented. Done means a zip blob offers an unzip action and multiple selected files or folders can be packaged into an archive and uploaded correctly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
cloud
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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