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Keka

brew install --cask keka v1.6.5

Create and extract compressed archives in multiple formats including ZIP, RAR, 7z, and TAR.

Why you might care

Keka is a lightweight, native macOS archiver with a clean interface and support for many formats. It's free and open-source, making it a good alternative to the built-in Archive Utility if you need RAR or 7z support or prefer a dedicated app.

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Alternatives

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