LambOGeniusBrowse a filterable list of files in .tar.gz and .tgz archives.
VS Code ExtensionsFree
Tar.gz Viewer
Browse compressed archives and open the text files inside them in VS Code without extracting them first. This guide covers the supported local workflow and the source artifacts you need.
Designed for.tar.gz, .tgz, .tar, and .gz archives
Before you start
What you’ll need
Confirm these inputs and dependencies before following the workflow.
- Visual Studio Code
- A readable .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar, and .gz archives
- A workspace where the source artifact can be opened safely
Recommended workflow
Use the product in five clear steps
- 1
Install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
- 2
Open a workspace containing .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar, and .gz archives.
- 3
Open the source artifact with the LambOGenius visual viewer.
- 4
Review the visual inventory and follow referenced artifacts where applicable.
- 5
Use the findings for troubleshooting, review, or modernization planning.
Capabilities
What this product handles
Open archive entries in read-only editor tabs with syntax highlighting based on each file extension.
View plain .gz files as decompressed text while binary content remains protected from accidental display.
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