Zstandard (zstd) offers powerful compression directly from stdin, making file handling a breeze. Whether you’re archiving logs or transferring data, piping content is simple. For compression, just pipe your data: cat file.txt | zstd > compressed.zst. Decompression is equally straightforward: zstd -d < compressed.zst > restored.txt. Pro tip: Use compression levels with -# to balance speed and size. Command-line enthusiasts will love how zstd seamlessly integrates with shell pipelines, providing efficient, flexible compression on the fly. Experiment with different levels to find your sweet spot!

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