.BEAN File Extension

BeanShell Script

What is a BEAN file? A BEAN file is a document created through the Bean Word Processing Program. BEAN files use the same formatting as Rich Text Format Directory (.RTFD) files. The BEAN file extension...

General Information

Title BEAN File Extension
Extension .bean
Full Form BeanShell Script
File Type Script File
Developer BeanShell
MIME Type application/x-beanshell

File Function

Primary Function Store script
Additional Functions Execute in JVM
Features Scriptable Java, Simplified syntax

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on script
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Testing Yes
Automation Yes
Teaching Java Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Scanning, Sandboxing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version BeanShell 2.0b6

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .java, .bsh

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
BeanShell Interpreter Free Cross-platform
Any IDE Varies Varies