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Expo Apple Targets supports over 40 native Apple extension types. This page lists every supported target with its configuration details.

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Quick reference

Widgets & Activities

widget, watch-widget

App Clips

clip

Watch Apps

watch, watch-widget

Share & Actions

share, action

Notifications

notification-content, notification-service

Siri & Intents

intent, intent-ui, app-intent

Safari

safari, content-blocker

Network

4 network extension types

Media & Files

photo-editing, file-provider, broadcast

System Services

spotlight, quicklook, keyboard, credentials

Communication

call-directory, message-filter

Education & Parental Controls

classkit, device-activity-monitor, shield

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All target types

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Widgets & Live Activities

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworksApp Groups
widgetWidgetcom.apple.widgetkit-extensionWidgetKit, SwiftUI, ActivityKit, AppIntents✓
watch-widgetWatch Widgetcom.apple.widgetkit-extension (watch)WidgetKit, SwiftUI✓
Use cases: Home screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Control Center controls, watch face complications 
npx create-target widget
npx create-target watch-widget

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App Clips

TypeDisplay NameProduct TypeApp Groups
clipApp Clipcom.apple.product-type.application.on-demand-install-capable✓
Use cases: Instant app experiences from QR codes, NFC tags, App Clip codes, and Safari Smart Banners 
npx create-target clip

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Watch Apps

TypeDisplay NameProduct TypeEmbedded Swift
watchWatchcom.apple.product-type.application✓
Use cases: Companion watchOS apps 
npx create-target watch

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Sharing & Actions

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointApp GroupsEmbedded Swift
shareShare Extensioncom.apple.share-services✓✓
actionActioncom.apple.services
Use cases: Share Sheet integration, headless actions on selected content 
npx create-target share
npx create-target action

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Notifications

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworks
notification-contentNotification Contentcom.apple.usernotifications.content-extensionUserNotifications, UserNotificationsUI
notification-serviceNotification Servicecom.apple.usernotifications.serviceUserNotifications
Use cases: Rich notification UI, media attachments, notification modification, decryption 
npx create-target notification-content
npx create-target notification-service

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Siri & Intents

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointProduct TypeFrameworksEmbedded Swift
intentSiri Intentcom.apple.intents-serviceapp-extensionIntents✓
intent-uiSiri Intent UIcom.apple.intents-ui-serviceapp-extensionIntentsUI✓
app-intentApp Intentcom.apple.appintents-extensionextensionkit-extensionAppIntents
Use cases: Siri Shortcuts, custom intents, App Shortcuts (iOS 16+) 
npx create-target intent
npx create-target intent-ui
npx create-target app-intent

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Safari

TypeDisplay NameExtension Point
safariSafari Extensioncom.apple.Safari.web-extension
content-blockerContent Blockercom.apple.Safari.content-blocker
Use cases: Web extensions, ad blockers, content filtering 
npx create-target safari
npx create-target content-blocker

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Network Extensions

Network extensions require the Network Extensions entitlement from Apple Developer Support.
TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworksEmbedded Swift
network-packet-tunnelNetwork Extension: Packet Tunnel Providercom.apple.networkextension.packet-tunnelNetworkExtension✓
network-app-proxyNetwork Extension: App Proxycom.apple.networkextension.app-proxyNetworkExtension✓
network-dns-proxyNetwork Extension: DNS Proxycom.apple.networkextension.dns-proxyNetworkExtension✓
network-filter-dataNetwork Extension: Filter Datacom.apple.networkextension.filter-dataNetworkExtension✓
Use cases: VPN, content filtering, DNS resolution, parental controls 
npx create-target network-packet-tunnel
npx create-target network-app-proxy
npx create-target network-dns-proxy
npx create-target network-filter-data

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Media & Files

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworksApp GroupsEmbedded Swift
photo-editingPhoto Editingcom.apple.photo-editingPhotos, PhotosUI
file-providerFile Providercom.apple.fileprovider-nonuiUniformTypeIdentifiers✓
file-provider-uiFile Provider UIcom.apple.fileprovider-actionsuiFileProviderUI
broadcast-uploadBroadcast Uploadcom.apple.broadcast-services-uploadReplayKit
broadcast-setup-uiBroadcast Setup UIcom.apple.broadcast-services-setupuiReplayKit
Use cases: Photos app editing, Files app integration, screen recording, ReplayKit 
npx create-target photo-editing
npx create-target file-provider
npx create-target broadcast-upload

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System Services

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworksApp GroupsEmbedded Swift
spotlightSpotlightcom.apple.spotlight.import✓
spotlight-delegateCoreSpotlight Delegatecom.apple.spotlight.indexCoreSpotlight
quicklook-thumbnailQuicklook Thumbnailcom.apple.quicklook.thumbnailQuickLookThumbnailing✓
quicklook-previewQuick Look Previewcom.apple.quicklook.previewQuickLook✓
keyboardKeyboard Extensioncom.apple.keyboard-service✓✓
credentials-providerCredentials Providercom.apple.authentication-services-credential-provider-ui
account-authAccount Authcom.apple.authentication-services-account-authentication-modification-ui
authentication-servicesAuthentication Servicescom.apple.AppSSO.idp-extensionAuthenticationServices
Use cases: Search indexing, file previews, custom keyboards, password managers, SSO 
npx create-target spotlight
npx create-target quicklook-thumbnail
npx create-target keyboard
npx create-target credentials-provider

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Communication

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworks
call-directoryCall Directorycom.apple.callkit.call-directoryCallKit
message-filterMessage Filtercom.apple.identitylookup.message-filterIdentityLookup
unwanted-communicationUnwanted Communication Reportingcom.apple.identitylookup.classification-uiIdentityLookup, IdentityLookupUI
Use cases: Caller ID, call blocking, SMS filtering, spam reporting 
npx create-target call-directory
npx create-target message-filter

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Education & Parental Controls

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworks
classkit-contextClassKit Context Providercom.apple.classkit.context-providerClassKit
device-activity-monitorDevice Activity Monitorcom.apple.deviceactivity.monitor-extensionDeviceActivity
shield-actionShield Actioncom.apple.ManagedSettings.shield-action-serviceManagedSettings
shield-configShield Configurationcom.apple.ManagedSettingsUI.shield-configuration-serviceManagedSettings, ManagedSettingsUI
Use cases: Educational apps, Screen Time, app blocking, parental controls 
npx create-target classkit-context
npx create-target device-activity-monitor
npx create-target shield-action

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Other Extensions

TypeDisplay NameExtension PointFrameworksEmbedded Swift
bg-downloadBackground Downloadcom.apple.background-asset-downloader-extension✓
location-pushLocation Pushcom.apple.location.push.service
matterMattercom.apple.matter.support.extension.device-setup✓
virtual-conferenceVirtual Conference Providercom.apple.calendar.virtualconference
print-servicePrint Servicecom.apple.printing.discovery
smart-cardSmart Cardcom.apple.ctk-tokensCryptoTokenKit
Use cases: Background downloads, location services, smart home, virtual meetings, printing, cryptographic tokens 
npx create-target matter
npx create-target location-push
npx create-target bg-download

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Extension properties explained

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Extension Point Identifier

The Apple NSExtensionPointIdentifier that defines the extension type. This is set automatically based on the target type.

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Product Type

The Xcode product type that determines build settings. Most extensions use com.apple.product-type.app-extension, but some have special types:
  • clip: com.apple.product-type.application.on-demand-install-capable
  • watch: com.apple.product-type.application
  • app-intent: com.apple.product-type.extensionkit-extension

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Frameworks

System frameworks automatically linked to the target. You can add additional frameworks in your expo-target.config.js: 
module.exports = {
  type: "widget",
  frameworks: ["CoreLocation", "MapKit"],
};

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App Groups (by default)

Extensions marked with ✓ automatically sync the com.apple.security.application-groups entitlement from your main app. This enables data sharing via NSUserDefaults.

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Embedded Swift

Extensions marked with ✓ have ALWAYS_EMBED_SWIFT_STANDARD_LIBRARIES set to YES, which is required for certain extension types.

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Not yet supported

The following extension types exist in Xcode but aren’t supported yet:
Extension Point IdentifierTemplate NamePlatform
com.apple.tv-top-shelfTV Top Shelf ExtensiontvOS
com.apple.FinderSyncFinder Sync ExtensionmacOS
com.apple.email.extensionMail ExtensionmacOS
Run bun scripts/scan-xcode-targets.ts --diff in the source repo to regenerate this list from your local Xcode installation.

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Learn more

Create a target

Use the CLI to create any target type

Target configuration

Configure target settings

Entitlements

Understand extension entitlements

Target guides

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