GNU tar compatibility: Add `-S` / `--sparse`
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- Rust
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Description
This issue tracks a missing GNU tar compatibility feature.
Phase: Sparse Files
High-level task: Add -S / --sparse
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Research direction
The issue names a missing GNU tar compatibility feature for sparse files, but it does not identify any files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the archive option handling and sparse-file implementation, then verify that both -S and --sparse are accepted and provide GNU tar-compatible sparse-file behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100