Can anyone tell me what this folder is on my Mac?

I see a folder called "ZeoliteEvalExtension" and when I do some research, it's linked to Malware/Adware. I have checked and I have no extension on my Mac and when I press "get info" on the folder, the name of it is "com.apple.zeolite.ZeoliteEvalExtension". I know it has "com.apple" in the name, but I just want some reassurance this isnt actually linked to the Zeolite Adware. Thanks!

Posted on Jun 27, 2025 1:28 PM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2025 1:54 PM

It is part of the MacOS install and located at System > Library > ExtensionKit > Extensions. Viewing the contents of the extension also identifies the plist you indicated as com.apple.zeolite.ZeoliteEvalExtension. This extension resides in the locked, read only portion of the System File that you cannot delete, which also means nothing else can install a nefarious file there.

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Jun 27, 2025 1:54 PM in response to PowWow332

It is part of the MacOS install and located at System > Library > ExtensionKit > Extensions. Viewing the contents of the extension also identifies the plist you indicated as com.apple.zeolite.ZeoliteEvalExtension. This extension resides in the locked, read only portion of the System File that you cannot delete, which also means nothing else can install a nefarious file there.

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Jun 27, 2025 5:48 PM in response to PowWow332

Yep, I have it there as well. That actual Framework on MacOS where it originates is at /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks. Again, this is a location of your HD that is protected where any modifications are not allowed so it would not be possible for a third party, or even you for that matter, to add any file or modify the folder.


Have a great weekend!

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Jun 27, 2025 2:17 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Thanks for the reply @ Mac Jim ID, however, i see the folder in a different path, but with it having the same name, im assuming it is normal.


The path i was referring to, and which i should have made clear was, Users > [User name] > Library > Containers.


Thanks once again!

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Can anyone tell me what this folder is on my Mac?

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