Distribution of app with DAL plugin in app store

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HMoc OP

Created May ’20

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Hi,

Is it possible to distribute an app which is bundled with a custom DAL plugin (CoreIOMedia plugin) in the Mac App Store? For installations outside the app store the installer copies the plugin to the "/Library/" folder.

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Answered by DTS Engineer in 419628022

In general the Mac App Store requires that apps be self contained, meaning that you’re not allowed to install stuff outside of your app. I’m not aware of any specific except for DAL plug-ins.

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DTS Engineer OP

Apple

May ’20

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In general the Mac App Store requires that apps be self contained, meaning that you’re not allowed to install stuff outside of your app. I’m not aware of any specific except for DAL plug-ins.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!”
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HMoc OP

May ’20

Ok, thanks.

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Answer 3

DTS Engineer OP

Apple

May ’22

There was a big change in this space with macOS 12.3, namely the introduction of Core Media I/O extensions. I’m not sure if the Mac App Store allows these (they are packaged as system extensions, and the store allows some sysex types but not others).

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