Add-In File
General Information
| Title | ADDIN File Extension |
| Extension | .addin |
| Full Form | Add-In File |
| File Type | Plugin/Extension File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Extend functionality |
| Additional Functions | Add features, Plug-in support |
| Features | Modular, Configurable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Extensibility | Yes |
| Custom Features | Yes |
| User Plugins | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validate source, Secure updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dll, .plugin, .xla, .xlam |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Excel |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 MonoDevelop |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac |