using 7z (p7zip):
The error message unzip: cannot find any matches for wildcard specification typically occurs when the unzip command is executed with a wildcard (like * ) that the shell expands before unzip can process it, or when the expected files are missing from the specified directory. This is a frequent issue during the installation of legacy software, such as the Oracle Database or Voyager ODBC client , where the installer internally calls unzip to extract components from a stage/ directory. Common Causes using 7z (p7zip): The error message unzip: cannot
When working with archives and compressed files, the unzip command is a popular choice among developers and system administrators. However, sometimes the command may fail to extract files due to errors in the wildcard specification. One such error is "unzip cannot find any matches for wildcard specification stage components". In this article, we'll explore the causes of this error and provide step-by-step solutions to resolve it. However, sometimes the command may fail to extract
| Cause | Solution | |-------|----------| | Space in path inside ZIP | Quote the entire path: "stage components/*" | | Shell expands wildcard before unzip | Quote wildcard: "stage/*" or stage/\* | | stage and components passed as two arguments | Merge with quotes or backslash space | | ZIP contents don't match pattern | Check unzip -l for exact casing and spelling | | Piped input to unzip | Write to temp file first | | Corrupted ZIP | Rezip using unzip + zip or use 7z | | Cause | Solution | |-------|----------| | Space
Fixes and commands (Linux / macOS shells)
unzip archive.zip "stage components"