ClickOnce Deployment Manifest
General Information
| Title | APPLICATION File Extension |
| Extension | .application |
| Full Form | ClickOnce Deployment Manifest |
| File Type | Deployment Manifest File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/x-ms-application |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Software deployment |
| Features | XML format, ClickOnce |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured, Readable |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Software Installation | Yes |
| Application Updates | Yes |
| Deployment Automation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Manifest signing, Safe deployment |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | .NET Framework 2.0 |
| Latest Version | Part of .NET 5/6 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .appref-ms, .deploy, .manifest |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community | Windows |
 Microsoft Internet Explorer |
Free | Windows |
 Mage (Manifest Generation and Editing Tool) |
Free | Windows |