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ArKiwi
arkiwi · v4.1.5 • auto-updates
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6.5
File archiver
brew install --cask arkiwi -
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026ArKiwi is a lightweight and fast file archiver inspired by the Doom WAD file format, offering features like compression, extraction, password protection, and rapid file search. It's ideal for users seeking a quick and efficient archiving solution.
Archives files using the ARA format inspired by Doom's WAD.
Maturity: The app has been around since at least 2020 with regular updates, but recent installs are low, indicating possible limited current usage.
Community: The app received a positive reception on Reddit with a score of 29 and 8 comments, though it hasn't seen recent discussions, suggesting moderate past interest.
Pros
- + Lightweight and fast file archiving
- + Inspired by WAD format for efficiency
- + Password protection and fast search capabilities
Cons
- - Low recent installs indicating potential underuse
- - Shareware model requiring purchase
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