What is ZIGX?
ZIGX is a high-performance compression library written in Zig for bundling files and directories.
Features
- Zstandard Compression: Industry-leading zstd algorithm via Zig bindings
- Excellent Ratios: ~80% space savings on typical data, up to 99.9% on repetitive data
- Blazing Fast: 115+ MB/s compression, 135+ MB/s decompression
- Versioned Format: Track format and compression versions
- Security: SHA-256 checksums and CRC32 verification
- Simple API: Easy-to-use with function aliases
Why ZIGX?
Performance
| Mode | zstd Level | Ratio | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST | 19 | ~19% | Maximum compression |
| DEFAULT | 3 | ~21% | Balanced |
| FAST | 1 | ~25% | Speed optimized |
Versioning
ZIGX uses dual versioning:
- Format Version (v1): Archive container format
- Compression Version (v1): Zstandard (zstd) algorithm
This ensures:
- Future compatibility
- Easy migration when algorithms improve
- Clear tracking of capabilities
Security
- SHA-256 checksums for file integrity
- CRC32 verification for payload validation
- Path traversal protection