- App Configuration: The
Info.plistfile configures essential aspects of your app. Incorrect configurations can lead to app crashes, rejections from the App Store, or unexpected behavior. - Permissions and Privacy: By specifying usage descriptions for various system features (e.g., camera, location services), you inform users why your app needs access to their data, which is crucial for transparency and compliance with Apple’s privacy policies.
- Compatibility and Capabilities: Defining required device capabilities ensures that your app is only installed on compatible devices, preventing potential runtime issues.
- Launch Information: Setting the launch screen and icons through
Info.plisthelps in creating a consistent user experience from the moment the app is opened.
Can add entries to get malicious dynamic libraries loaded while app starts
Some fields :
- BuildMachineOSBuild: Indicates the machine details where program was compiled
- CFBundleExecutable: which binary macos should execute when app is launched
- NSUIElement (LSUIElement on newer macs): tells the system to hide the application icon in the dock if it’s set to 1