: If you are sending files to a Linux server or developer, .tar.gz is the standard.

: Many open-source projects (like Python libraries or C++ tools) distribute their source code in this format. Quickstart - Publish a .NET MCP server to the MCP Registry

If you prefer right-clicking, install 7-Zip (open source).

Pro tip: 7-Zip also handles .xz , .bz2 , .zst , and dozens of other formats.

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