Atom Shell Archive File
General Information
| Title | ASAR File Extension |
| Extension | .asar |
| Full Form | Atom Shell Archive File |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | GitHub |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Package files |
| Additional Functions | Encapsulate code, assets |
| Features | Single file, Easy distribution |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Electron Apps | Yes |
| Desktop Software | Yes |
| Application Bundles | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code exposure |
| Best Practices | Obfuscation, Integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2013 |
| Latest Version | Depends on Electron |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .tar.gz, .rar |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Electron Framework |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 7-Zip |
Free | Windows, Linux |
| asar |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |