RUN File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .run
Format Type Binary
MIME Type application/x-makeself
Primary Association Executable files for Linux
Permission Required for Execution Execute permission
Common Method of Creation Shell scripts, using makeself or equivalent
Compression Often contains compressed data
Encryption Can be encrypted
Self-extracting Capability Yes
Typical Usage Installation packages or executable scripts
Operating System Linux
Architecture Compatibility x86, x64, ARM, etc. (depends on the binary)
Execution Command ./filename.run
File Creator Software Makeself, Shell scripts
Update Mechanism Manual update by re-running a newer .run file
Scriptable Yes, can include shell scripts
GUI Installation Option Can offer graphical installation interface
Text Mode Installation Can offer text-based installation
Platform-Specific Code Can contain platform-specific executable code
Dependencies May have dependencies that need to be installed first