Zero-dependency streaming tar parser and writer for JavaScript
Summary
modern-tar is a zero-dependency, streaming TAR parser/writer for JavaScript that runs in both browsers and Node.js. It emphasizes a core engine decoupled from I/O, a zero-copy ring buffer, and a concurrency model designed to avoid TOCTOU vulnerabilities while maximizing parallelism. The project claims significant performance gains over existing libraries and highlights browser compatibility and browser-friendly design.