Linux DevOps Workflow • CPIO

CPIO Archive Extractor

Optimized for linux devops. Check tarballs, initramfs images, and release artifacts right in your browser

Drop your CPIO archive here

We extract everything directly in your browser. For multipart archives, select all parts.

Debug CI artifacts, initramfs updates, and package releases without SSH-ing into build servers. Drop the archive, inspect the file tree, and export only the assets you need.

Example Archive

Archive Name

initramfs.cpio

Typical Usage

Boot image

Why teams choose this tool

  • Understands tar, tar.gz, tar.xz, cpio, and initramfs structures
  • Keeps metadata intact so you can confirm permissions and owners
  • Download manifests or systemd units for quick reviews
  • Ideal for remote teams inspecting artifacts from tablets or Chromebooks

Workflow

  1. Drag a tarball or initramfs image generated by CI.
  2. Expand critical directories (bin/, lib/, systemd/) to audit changes.
  3. Export the modified units or binaries for local testing.

Format quick facts

CPIO archives power Linux initramfs images and build pipelines that need deterministic packaging.

Supported extensions: .cpio, .img

Best for

  • Auditing release tarballs before tagging
  • Inspecting initramfs changes from build pipelines
  • Extracting only configuration files needed for a hotfix
  • Comparing package payloads between nightly and stable builds

Pitfalls to watch

  • Huge firmware images can exceed browser memory; trim them in CI if possible.
  • Preserve symlinks by downloading the full archive when you need exact replicas.
  • Encrypted archives still require the original passphrase.

Related links

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Common questions

Can I view file permissions and owners?

Yes. Toggle the metadata view to see permissions, ownership, size, and timestamps exactly as stored in the archive.

Does this support compressed cpio images?

Absolutely. We detect gzip, bzip2, and xz-compressed CPIO archives and unpack them seamlessly in the browser.

Ship releases with total confidence

Spot configuration regressions before they hit production. Inspect artifacts in seconds, no server access required.