# objc_getRequiredClass(_:) Returns the class definition of a specified class. ``` func objc_getRequiredClass(_ name: UnsafePointer) -> AnyClass ``` ## Parameters `name` The name of the class to look up. ## Return Value The Class object for the named class. ## Discussion This function is the same as [`objc_getClass(_:)`](/documentation/ObjectiveC/objc_getClass(_:)), but kills the process if the class is not found. This function is used by ZeroLink, where failing to find a class would be a compile-time link error without ZeroLink. --- 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)