#1760·Keka

[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:

  1. Choose the container format.
  2. Choose the compression algorithm.
  3. 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.