What is MIME type "application/vnd.antix.game-component"?

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

application/vnd.antix.game-component is a vendor-specific MIME type. It marks files that contain game components used by AntiX systems. These components can include code, assets, or configuration details that a game engine loads dynamically.

When a computer or web server sees this MIME type, it knows the file is not a generic document. It instead indicates a specialized module meant for game functionality. The associated file is typically tagged with the ATX extension.

Main Use: Packaging and delivering modular game components for dynamic loading.
Other Uses: Embedding game elements like scripts and assets or configuration data.
Key Fact: It helps software correctly process the file within a game engine.

For more details on MIME types and their registration, visit the IANA media types page.

Associated file extensions

.atx

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.antix.game-component

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.antix.game-component">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/vnd.antix.game-component');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.atx

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.