appexindexer ☆

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Description:
List and inspect installed app extensions

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 108,2025.04@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: macos extensions developer-tools utilities inspection

Install: brew install --cask appexindexer

About:
appexindexer is a command-line utility designed to discover and inspect app extensions installed on macOS. It provides detailed information about each extension, including its type, capabilities, and associated container app. This tool is essential for developers and power users who need to audit or understand the extension ecosystem on their system.

Key Features:

Lists all installed app extensions on the system
Displays detailed metadata for each extension
Filters extensions by type (e.g., Finder, System Extension)
Provides quick identification of extension paths and entitlements

Use Cases:

Auditing installed app extensions for security or troubleshooting
Identifying which application a specific extension belongs to
Debugging extension-related issues during development

Alternatives:

pluginkit – Built-in macOS tool for managing extensions, but less user-friendly for detailed inspection and listing.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	108,2025.04	0	VERSION_BUMP	14fa8594