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# CFBundleGetPackageInfoInDirectory(_:_:_:)

Returns a bundle’s package type and creator without having to create a CFBundle object.

```
func CFBundleGetPackageInfoInDirectory(_ url: CFURL!, _ packageType: UnsafeMutablePointer<UInt32>!, _ packageCreator: UnsafeMutablePointer<UInt32>!) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`url`

The location of a bundle.

`packageType`

On return, the four-letter type code for the bundle. This is `APPL` for applications, `FMWK` for frameworks, and `BNDL` for generic bundles. Or a more specific type code for generic bundles.

`packageCreator`

On return, the four-letter “creator” code for the bundle.

## Return Value

`true` if the package type and creator were found, otherwise `false`.

## Discussion

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