What is MIME type "application/internet-shortcut"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/internet-shortcut is a MIME type used for files that link directly to websites. When you double-click these files, they open your default web browser and navigate to the stored address.

These files typically use the URL extension. They act as quick shortcuts to web pages.

• Main use case: Provide an easy way to access a website from your desktop or file system.
• Other uses: Organize and store pointers to online resources and tools.
• Key fact: The operating system recognizes this MIME type and opens the link with your default web browser.

For more detailed information, visit the external reference Internet Shortcut.

Associated file extensions

.url

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/internet-shortcut
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/internet-shortcut">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/internet-shortcut');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.url