Worked on the imputnet/helium repository to enhance the 7z extraction workflow by introducing a new command line flag that suppresses the creation of empty directories during file extraction. This feature, implemented in Python with a focus on scripting and command line tool integration, aimed to streamline output cleanliness and reduce the need for downstream cleanup. The approach improved the user experience by ensuring extracted directories contained only relevant files, supporting more efficient and maintainable file processing pipelines. No critical bugs were reported during this period, reflecting a stable release and careful attention to reliability and downstream workflow impact.