lunzip for Mac

lunzip is a command-line tool built specifically for decompressing lzip files. lzip uses the LZMA algorithm, which offers high compression ratios, but the resulting files require a compatible decompressor to open—lunzip fills that role. It only handles decompression: it does not compress, nor does it process other formats, keeping its scope deliberately narrow. It suits people who already use lzip for backing up data or distributing files, or who have received a .lz file and need to restore it. For users comfortable with the command line, a single command completes the decompression with no extra configuration required. If you only occasionally encounter lzip files, you can also treat it as a lightweight, purpose-built utility.