# main Returns the bundle object that contains the current executable. ``` class var main: Bundle { get } ``` ## Return Value The `NSBundle` object corresponding to the bundle directory that contains the current executable. This method may return a valid bundle object even for unbundled apps. It may also return `nil` if the bundle object could not be created, so always check the return value. ## Discussion The main bundle lets you access the resources in the same directory as the currently running executable. For a running app or code running in a framework, the main bundle offers access to the app’s bundle directory. ## See Also [Resource Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/LoadingResources/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000051i) [`bundleWithPath:`](/documentation/Foundation/NSBundle/bundleWithPath:) Returns an `NSBundle` object that corresponds to the specified directory. [`init(for:)`](/documentation/Foundation/Bundle/init(for:)) Returns the `NSBundle` object with which the specified class is associated. [Bundle Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/CoreFoundation/Conceptual/CFBundles/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000123i) --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)