.LIVECODE File Extension

LiveCode Stack File

Learn about LIVECODE file extensions. The LiveCode programming language is open-source and cross-platform. It is inspired by HyperCard's HyperTalk. To create a LIVECODE file, make changes and save in ...

General Information

Title LIVECODE File Extension
Extension .livecode
Full Form LiveCode Stack File
File Type Programming File
Developer LiveCode Ltd
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store code, UI layout
Additional Functions Interactive content
Features High-level language, English-like syntax

File Characteristics

Quality Readability, Maintainability
Supports Layers Stacks, Cards
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Educational Software Common
Multimedia Apps Common
Prototyping Frequent

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Sanitize data, Validate inputs

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version LiveCode 9 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rev, .stack, .lc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LiveCode Community Free Windows, Mac, Linux
LiveCode Commercial Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux