mimblewimble/grin

zip-rs no longer maintained

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#3137 opened on Nov 26, 2019

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Description

The library we use for zip/unzip functionality is currently unmaintained.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of time and loss of interest, this project will no longer be actively maintained.

https://github.com/mvdnes/zip-rs

We should probably find a suitable replacement (for as long as we still rely on zip file format).

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
backenddeveloper experience
Issue type
refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Rustcargo dependencieszip file formatbasic testing
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
The issue requests replacing the unmaintained zip rs crate with a suitable alternative. First, identify all uses of zip rs in the codebase (e.g., grep for 'zip' in Cargo.toml and source files). Then research potential replacements such as the 'zip' crate (https://crates.io/crates/zip) or other maintained options. Evaluate each for API compatibility, performance, and license. After selecting one, update Cargo.toml, refactor import statements and usage accordingly, and ensure all existing tests pass. If no tests exist, manually verify basic zip read/write operations. The issue has no assignees or PRs, so it is available for a newcomer to take.