REXX File – Restructured Extended Executor Script

Restructured Extended Executor Script

REXX files store Rexx source code. The REXX file format originally developed by SourceForge for Regina Rexx Interpreter. REXX files most popular in China on Windows 10 systems using Chrome browser. So...

General Information

Title	REXX Script File Extension
Extension	.rexx
Full Form	Restructured Extended Executor Script
File Type	Script File
Developer	IBM
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Script execution
Additional Functions	Automation, Macros
Features	Procedural, Interpretive

File Characteristics

Quality	Readability, Maintainability
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

System Scripting	Yes
Data Processing	Yes
Test Automation	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Script Injection
Best Practices	Input validation, Secure libraries

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1979
Latest Version	ooRexx 4.2.0 (2015)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.cmd, .bat, .sh

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Regina REXX	Free	Windows, Unix, Linux
ooRexx	Free	Windows, Linux, MacOS
VM/SP REXX	Licensed	Mainframe