uutils / uutils/tar

GNU tar compatibility: Add `--mode=CHANGES`

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Dominant language
Rust
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49
Forks
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5h 23m
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Description

This issue tracks a missing GNU tar compatibility feature.

Phase: File Attributes
High-level task: Add --mode=CHANGES

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the Rust command-line entry point for the missing --mode=CHANGES option and trace the existing File Attributes handling. Consult GNU tar's behavior for this mode and identify the project's relevant test location. Done means the option is accepted with compatible behavior and its coverage is tested.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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