[REQ] Unlink Container Formats from Compression and Encryption Algorithms
Author: brodyhoskinsCreated Jun 24, 2026Updated Jun 24, 2026
Labelsenhancementcore
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
I'm unable to choose any combination of container format, compression algorithm, encryption algorithm.
Describe the solution you'd like
Each time I create an archive, I'd like to:
- Choose the container format.
- Choose the compression algorithm.
- Choose the encryption algorithm.
For example, instead of assuming that I want a .tar.zst when I choose ZSTD, I'd like to be able to choose each of the above to produce files like:
| Extension | Format |
|---|---|
.squashfs.zst |
SquashFS + Zstandard |
.tar.zst.age |
tar + Zstandard + age encryption |
.cpio.zst.age |
cpio + Zstandard + age |
Describe alternatives you've considered
Using CLI utilities to create the archives by hand.
Source: aonez/Keka