.framework

macOS framework bundle packaging a dynamic library, headers, and resources for system and third-party APIs

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Format facts

MIME type

application/x-framework

Apple UTI

com.apple.framework

Stock Quick Look

partial stock preview

Planned approach (census)

metadata-only

Icon hint

generic-icon

Prevalence

common

Renderer note (from the census)

parse framework Info.plist for version

Census note

Mac devs use frameworks; native macOS shows a generic folder icon instead of library metadata.

Gotchas: macOS library

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