pkt

pkt is a super handy tool that uses plugin filters to handle almost any format out there, as long as there’s a plugin for it. It can do all sorts of things like encryption, decryption, compression, parity checking, decoding, conversion, repairing, and rebuilding—all with a universal file format that's XML-based.

Output and Compatibility

By default, all output from pkt is in 7-bit ASCII. This means it's UTF encoded and works smoothly with XML parsers. If you need to get your hands dirty, pkt files can even be disassembled or repaired by hand if necessary!

Support for Compressed XML Packets

pkt also supports 8-bit compressed XML packets for its archives. It uses one of several compression algorithms to keep things efficient. Generally speaking, pkt tries to pick the best algorithms available to make sure everything runs smoothly.

User Interfaces and Features

This software offers multiple pluggable user interfaces including both GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) and CLIs (Command Line Interfaces). Here are some key features of pkt:

• ASCII or Binary (Compressed) XML Packet Archiving


• BZIP2 Compression System


• Variable LDPC Parity Protection & Data Recovery


• NIST FIPS-197 AES 256-bit Encryption System


• RIPEMD 160-bit Secure Hashing Algorithm


• DoD 5220.22-M (CLEAR) Secure File Wiping


• Cross-platform compatibility; ready for 64-bit systems if supported by the platform.


• JDOM XML generator with auto-split functionality.


• Legacy support for TAR,TGZ,JAR,ZIP,TBZ2 archives.


• A bunch of basic utilities like calc, clock, conv, hexed etc.


• A pluggable CLI or Thinlet XML GUI Interface.


• UUEncoding & UUDecoding Plugins.


• SSH/SCP/STUN & VNC Support provided by external snap-in.


• Fully multithreaded/multitasking GUI experience.


• File merging, hashing, crlf conversion and copying utilities included!


• Secure cryptographically signed JAR distribution!

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