(Chilkat2-Python) Retrieve Metadata from a Gzip File

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This example demonstrates how to use the GetGzipInfo method to retrieve metadata embedded within a Gzip file.

The method reads the Gzip header and extracts any available metadata, including the embedded filename, comment, and optional extra data. The extracted information is returned in a JsonObject.

Because these fields are optional, the example checks for the existence of each JSON member using HasMember before retrieving its value. This avoids attempting to access values that may not be present.

Note: This example requires Chilkat v11.5.0 or greater.

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import sys
import chilkat2

success = False

# This example demonstrates how to retrieve metadata embedded in a Gzip file.

gzip = chilkat2.Gzip()
json = chilkat2.JsonObject()

# The Gzip file to examine:
gzPath = "example.txt.gz"

# Get the metadata information:
success = gzip.GetGzipInfo(gzPath,json)
if (success == False):
    print(gzip.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# Output the JSON containing metadata:
print("Gzip metadata JSON:")
print(json.Emit())

# Access individual fields only if they exist:

if (json.HasMember("filename") == True):
    filename = json.StringOf("filename")
    print("Filename: " + filename)

if (json.HasMember("comment") == True):
    comment = json.StringOf("comment")
    print("Comment: " + comment)

if (json.HasMember("extraData") == True):
    extraData = json.StringOf("extraData")
    print("ExtraData (Base64): " + extraData)