What is MIME type "application/vnd.groove-help"?

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

application/vnd.groove-help is a vendor-specific MIME type. It is used by Microsoft Groove to store help documentation files. The format bundles structured text, images, and navigation tools to guide users within the software.
A designated help viewer reads these files and displays the content properly.

Main use: Provides integrated help documentation for Groove users.
Functionality: Organizes content into a navigable format with search and index features.
Other uses: Supplies instructions and troubleshooting details within the Groove environment.

Files of this type typically use the extension GHF.
For technical details, visit the IANA media types registry.

Associated file extensions

.ghf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.groove-help

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.ghf

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.