| Developer(s) | Apple |
|---|---|
| Target platform(s) | macOS,iOS,iPadOS,watchOS,tvOS, Web |
| Format(s) | API,Framework |
| Status | Active |
| Website | CloudKit at Apple Developer |
CloudKit is an integratedmacOS,iOS,iPadOS,watchOS, andtvOSAPI that functions as abackend as a service (BaaS).[1] CloudKit is theframework that powersiCloud on those operating systems and on the web.[2]
Applicationdevelopers can utilize CloudKit for integrated access to Apple's iCloudservers into iOS and macOS applications. The framework provides authentication, a private database, a public database and structured asset storage services allowing developers to focus on client-side development.[2] It is the foundation for both iCloud Storage and iCloud Photo Library.[3]
CloudKit also offers several APIs to access the iCloud Storage, where a user can store data and files so that they can be easily accessible from other devices.[4]
Developers claim that this framework "replaces back-end web services like old-school databases, file storage and user authentication systems."[5]
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