What is MIME type "application/vnd.dreamfactory"?

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

MIME type: application/vnd.dreamfactory denotes a vendor-specific file format used by the DreamFactory platform. It tells systems that the file contains data tailored for DreamFactory’s internal processing.

This MIME type is key when transferring configuration or API definition data between DreamFactory systems. The content is structured to support automated REST API generation and backend management tasks.

• It is used to store and transfer system settings.
• It helps web servers and applications to handle the file correctly.
• It supports migrations and backups in DreamFactory environments.

The primary file associated with this MIME type is DFAC. Use it when you need to import or export DreamFactory configurations.

For further details, visit the IANA registry or check DreamFactory’s official documentation.

Associated file extensions

.dfac

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.dreamfactory
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.dfac