.MAKE File Extension

MAKE files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Xcode Makefile Script

Files with MAKE extension may be used on Mac OS, Windows. MAKE files are categorized as Developer Files. Users can manage MAKE files with Visual C++ software by Microsoft. More MAKE file information i...

General Information

Title .MAKE File Extension
Extension .make
Full Form Xcode Makefile Script
File Type Makefile Script
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Build automation
Additional Functions Dependency tracking
Features Script-based, Customizable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Software Compilation Yes
Automated Builds Yes
Continuous Integration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Sanitize input, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Xcode Yes
Make Utility Origin 1976
Xcode Release 2003

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mk, .mak, Makefile

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free macOS
GNU Make Free Unix, Windows, macOS

Type 2: Drush Makefile

Drush make is an extension to Drush that creates Drupal sites. It parses a text file to download sources it describes. Drush make can download Drupal core, modules from Drupal.org, code from repositor...

General Information

Title .make File Extension
Extension .make
Full Form Drush Makefile
File Type Configuration File
Developer Drush Community
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Builds codebases
Additional Functions Manages modules, Manages libraries
Features Automated tasks, Version control integration

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Drupal Development Yes
Automated Deployment Yes
Version Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Minimal permissions, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Circa 2010
Latest Version Drush 10 (as of early 2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .info, .module, .install

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Drush Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Drupal Free Windows, Mac, Linux