GNU tar compatibility: Add `--rsh-command=COMMAND`
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- Rust
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Description
This issue tracks a missing GNU tar compatibility feature.
Phase: Remote & Misc
High-level task: Add --rsh-command=COMMAND
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Research direction
Start by locating the CLI option handling and any existing GNU tar compatibility tests for the Remote & Misc phase. Implement support for --rsh-command=COMMAND and verify that the option is accepted and behaves compatibly with GNU tar.
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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
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100