Compression

claude mcp add --scope project clio-compression -- clio-kit mcp-server compression

Install the launcher first. Restart your client after setup. Configuration locations →

clio-kit doctor --server compression --connect

Tools​

compress_file_tool

Compress a file using gzip. Returns original/compressed sizes and compression ratio.

decompress_file_tool

Decompress a gzip-compressed (.gz) file back to its original form.

Examples​

Replace example paths with your own files and check the returned results.

1. Log File Compression and Storage Optimization​

I have large log files in my application directory at /var/log/application.log that are taking up significant storage space. Can you compress them to save storage?

Tools called:

• compress_file_tool - Compress the log file with gzip compression

This prompt will:

• Use compress_file_tool to compress the log file using efficient gzip algorithms
• Provide detailed compression statistics including space savings
• Generate compressed output file with .gz extension for storage optimization

2. Data Archival and Backup Preparation​

I need to archive my research data files before backing them up. Compress the dataset file at /data/research/experimental_results.csv to reduce backup time and storage requirements.

Tools called:

• compress_file_tool - Compress the research dataset for archival

This prompt will:

• Apply gzip compression to the CSV dataset using compress_file_tool
• Provide comprehensive compression analytics including ratio and file size reduction
• Prepare the compressed file for efficient backup and archival operations

3. Transfer Optimization for Network Efficiency​

Before transferring large data files over the network, I want to compress /home/user/documents/large_document.pdf to reduce transfer time and bandwidth usage.

Tools called:

• compress_file_tool - Compress document for network transfer optimization

This prompt will:

• Use compress_file_tool to apply gzip compression to the PDF document
• Generate detailed compression statistics for transfer planning
• Create compressed file optimized for network transmission efficiency

4. Bulk Storage Management​

My application generates large output files at /tmp/processing_output.txt that need to be compressed for long-term storage management.

Tools called:

• compress_file_tool - Compress application output files

This prompt will:

• Apply professional-grade gzip compression using compress_file_tool
• Provide detailed analytics on storage space savings and compression efficiency
• Generate compressed files suitable for long-term storage and archival systems

5. Development Environment Cleanup​

I have temporary files and logs in my development environment that are consuming too much disk space. Compress /dev/temp/debug_output.log to free up storage.

Tools called:

• compress_file_tool - Compress development files for space management

This prompt will:

• Use compress_file_tool to compress debug logs with optimal compression algorithms
• Provide comprehensive compression statistics for storage management decisions
• Create space-efficient compressed files while preserving original data integrity

6. System Administration and Maintenance​

As part of system maintenance, I need to compress old system logs at /var/log/system.log to maintain system performance and storage efficiency.

Tools called:

• compress_file_tool - Compress system logs for maintenance operations

This prompt will:

• Apply gzip compression to system logs using compress_file_tool
• Generate detailed compression reports for system administration monitoring
• Create compressed log files that maintain data accessibility while reducing storage footprint