# IronZIP
> The C# Zip Archive Library. Create, read, and extract archives in .NET applications. Add archive management functionality at ease. Supports .NET Framework.

## Agent Skill
- [IronZIP Agent Skill](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/skill.md): Drop-in SKILL.md that teaches coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor and GitHub Copilot to use IronZIP correctly, covering installation, licensing, the core APIs and common pitfalls.

## Documentation

### Overview
- [How To Work with Zip Files | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/docs/): Access comprehensive documentation for IronZip, the C# Zip library by IronSoftware. Find guides, tutorials, and API references to help you get started.

### Getting Started
- [Applying License Keys to IronZIP Archives in .NET 10](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/get-started/license-keys/): Get your IronZIP license keys to deploy your project live. Licenses start at $499, with one year of support and updates.

### Product Updates
- [IronZIP Product Updates | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/product-updates/changelog/): Learn about the latest version releases and bug fixes for IronZip to enhance your C# ZIP file handling and compression workflows..

### Troubleshooting Guides
- [Engineering Request​ - IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/troubleshooting/engineering-request-zip/): Submit an engineering request for IronZip. Get support from the Iron Software team to address specific technical challenges in your C# Zip projects.
- [IronZIP File and Archive Size Limits](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/troubleshooting/file-and-archive-size-limits/): IronZIP includes automatic ZIP64 support, so files and archives can exceed the classic 4GB and 65,535-entry limits, bounded only by your system resources.
- [Setting License Key in Web.config | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/troubleshooting/license-key-web.config/): Learn how to configure and apply an IronZip license key in the web.config file. Ensure your web applications are properly licensed.

### Tutorials
- [C# Create, Read, Extract Zip Tutorial | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/tutorials/create-read-extract-zip/): Create and Extract ZIP Files: Learn to create, read, and extract ZIP files in C# with IronZip.

### API Reference
- [IronZIP API Reference](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/object-reference/api/): Complete API documentation.

## Code Examples
- [Code Example: Access Protected ZIP | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/access-protected-zip/): Open password-protected ZIP files easily with IronZip. Supports opening ZIP archive with AES128 and AES256-based password protection.
- [Code Examples: Add Files to TAR Archive | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/add-files-to-tar/): IronZip: Add files to TAR and modify existing archives with ease. Open, export, and update TAR files using the powerful features of IronZIP in C# projects.
- [Code Examples: Add Files to ZIP | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/add-files-to-zip/): IronZip: Modify existing ZIP files and easily add files to ZIP archives in your C# projects. Simplify archive management with IronZIP.
- [Code Examples: Create BZIP2 | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/create-bzip2/): IronZip is a powerful tool to create BZIP2 archive. Compress files easily to BZIP2 now!
- [Code Example: Create GZIP | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/create-gzip/): IronZip: Create GZIP files easily using IronArchive class with AddArchiveEntry method. Compress and decompress files for efficient storage and transmission. 
- [Code Example: Create TAR | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/create-tar/): Create TAR files easily with IronZIP. Use IronArchive to construct an empty TAR file and add files with AddArchiveEntry.
- [Code Example: Create ZIP | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/create-zip/): Create ZIP archives easily with IronZip. Compress and archive multiple files and directories for efficient storage and transmission.
- [Code Example: Extract BZIP2 | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/extract-bzip2/): Extract BZIP2 files easily with IronZip's ExtractArchiveToDirectory method. Compress and decompress text files efficiently using IronArchive.
- [Code Example: Extract GZIP | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/extract-gzip/): Extract GZIP files easily with IronZip's ExtractTGZArchiveToDirectory method. Compress and decompress text files efficiently using IronArchive.
- [Code Example: Extract Protected ZIP | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/extract-protected-zip/): Efficiently extract protected ZIP archives using the IronZip library. Supports AES128 and AES256-based password protection.
- [Code Example: Extract TAR | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/extract-tar/): Extract TAR files easily with IronZIP's `ExtractArchiveToDirectory` method. Unpack files from TAR archives effortlessly.
- [Code Example: Extract ZIP  | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/extract-zip/): Efficiently extract ZIP files using the IronZip library's 'ExtractArchiveToDirectory' method. Simplify file compression and archiving.
- [Code Example: Password Protect ZIP | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/password-protect-zip/): Create password-protected ZIP files easily with IronZip. Ensure that the appropriate security measures are applied.
- [Code Example: View Archive Entries | IronZip](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/examples/view-archive-entries/): Access and view archive entries easily with IronZip. Support a variety of archive types, such as ZIP, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2.

## Blog
- [Explore IronZIP: ZIP Tools for C# Developers | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/blog/): Stay updated with the latest news, tips, and tutorials on using IronZip, the powerful C# Zip library by IronSoftware.
- [Using IronZIP for ZIP File Management in C# | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/blog/using-ironzip/): Learn how to effectively use IronZip in your C# projects. Follow tutorials and best practices to maximize the potential of this Zip library.
- [Top ZIP Tools for C# Developers | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/blog/zip-tools/): Explore various Zip tools and features provided by IronZip. Learn how to enhance your C# applications with powerful Zip functionalities.
- [Product Video Blog | IronZIP](https://ironsoftware.com/zip/csharp/blog/videos/): View videos and other multimedia content featuring IronZIP and its best use cases.