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The Unarchiver
the-unarchiver · v4.3.9,147,1742287964 • auto-updates
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Unpacks archive files
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (LGPL-2.1) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Review
Mar 10, 2026The Unarchiver is a reliable macOS utility for unpacking various archive files, particularly known for its support of RAR files. It offers a user-friendly interface and handles multiple archive formats effectively, making it ideal for users who frequently work with compressed files.
The Unarchiver extracts archive files, supporting formats like RAR, ZIP, and others.
Maturity: The project appears to be stable but lacks recent updates, with the last GitHub commit in 2018.
Community: The app has minimal recent community discussion, with mentions on Hacker News dating back to 2011, indicating historical interest but little current engagement.
Pros
- + Reliable and efficient archive extraction
- + Supports a wide range of archive formats
- + User-friendly graphical interface
Cons
- - No recent updates or active development
- - Outdated interface compared to modern apps
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