platformid
Platformid is a term used in software engineering to refer to an identifier that denotes a specific platform configuration—typically a combination of hardware architecture, operating system, and runtime environment. It is used by software installers, drivers, and services to tailor behavior, select resources, or enforce licensing and compatibility checks.
A platformid can be numeric, alphanumeric, or a hierarchical string. It may be assigned by the platform
Common purposes include enabling feature flags, selecting optimized binaries or libraries, routing to appropriate service endpoints,
Examples of platformid patterns include generic descriptors such as linux-x86_64, windows-amd64, or android-arm64, as well as
Because platformid can influence security, licensing, and data collection, it is managed with considerations for privacy
See also: platform, identifier, environment, architecture, version control.