ExtractCode CLI

ExtractCode is be used as an input preparation step, before running a ScanCode scan.

Usage: extractcode [OPTIONS]

Archives within an extracted archive are extracted recursively by default, with the extraction occurring in a directory named “-extract” alongside the original archive.

Quick Reference

--shallow

Do not extract recursively nested archives (e.g. Not archives in archives).

--verbose

Print verbose file-by-file progress messages.

--quiet

Do not print any summary or progress message.

-h, --help

Show the extractcode help message and exit.

--about

Show information about ScanCode and licensing and exit.

--version

Show the version and exit.