XIP
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'''XIP''' is a digitally-signed archive format created by Apple, similar to [[ZIP]] (able to archive multiple files and directories) but with authentication possible via public/private keys. | '''XIP''' is a digitally-signed archive format created by Apple, similar to [[ZIP]] (able to archive multiple files and directories) but with authentication possible via public/private keys. | ||
| − | It is reportedly based on [[Xar ( | + | It is reportedly based on [[Xar (Extensible Archive)|Xar]] and [[gzip]]. |
Apple states that "Starting with macOS Sierra [2016-09], only XIP archives signed by Apple will be expanded."[https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2206/_index.html] | Apple states that "Starting with macOS Sierra [2016-09], only XIP archives signed by Apple will be expanded."[https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2206/_index.html] | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 12 October 2018
XIP is a digitally-signed archive format created by Apple, similar to ZIP (able to archive multiple files and directories) but with authentication possible via public/private keys.
It is reportedly based on Xar and gzip.
Apple states that "Starting with macOS Sierra [2016-09], only XIP archives signed by Apple will be expanded."[1]
