Mac OS X Framework
General Information
| Title | .FRAMEWORK File Extension |
| Extension | .framework |
| Full Form | Mac OS X Framework |
| File Type | Plugin/Extension File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Shared Libraries |
| Additional Functions | Resources, Bundled Code |
| Features | Dynamic Linking, Versioned |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly Structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With Tools |
Use Cases
| Application Development | Yes |
| System Extensions | Yes |
| Shared Components | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code Execution |
| Best Practices | Signing, Sandboxing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | OS X Public Beta (2000) |
| Latest Release | As per macOS |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bundle, .plugin, .kext |
