# Gzip Gzip (GNU zip) is a file compression and decompression tool used to reduce the size of files. It is a software application that uses a compression algorithm to compress files, which can then be decompressed to their original form. Gzip is commonly used to compress files for faster transfer over networks and to reduce the amount of disk space required to store files. The gzip format is widely supported on many platforms, and is often used for compressing files on web servers to improve website performance. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/glossary/g/gzip.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.