uutils / uutils/tar

GNU tar compatibility: Add `--selinux` / `--no-selinux`

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Rust
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Description

This issue tracks a missing GNU tar compatibility feature.

Phase: Extended Attributes
High-level task: Add --selinux / --no-selinux

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First steps

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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

No source file or test is identified in the issue. Start by locating the command-line option parsing and the extended-attributes handling referenced by the issue, then inspect existing GNU tar compatibility flags. Done means both --selinux and --no-selinux are supported with behavior and tests consistent with the project's GNU tar compatibility expectations.

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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
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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