Zlib Decoder

This tool decodes zlib/deflate data into readable text or raw bytes. It is implemented in Rust for safety and performance, and accepts inputs encoded as base64 or hex. Typical users include developers debugging compression streams, security researchers inspecting network payloads, and data engineers validating payload integrity in ETL pipelines.
Conceptually, it decodes input to a binary buffer and runs a zlib inflate operation. It validates UTF-8 when text output is requested, reports exact failure points otherwise, and can operate in streaming mode to handle large payloads efficiently; outputs include decompressed_text or encoded binary data.
Unique value lies in Rust implementation, strict input validation, and explicit error signaling that integrates into automated pipelines or CLI wrappers. Use cases include decoding embedded payloads in logs, diagnosing compression issues in data flows, and testing interoperability of deflate streams across services.
Core features include base64 or hex input, text or binary output, streaming capability, and precise error reporting, all designed to fit into developer toolchains and automated test suites.