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

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

application/vnd.groove-vcard is a MIME type used to package digital business card data for collaborative platforms like Groove. It encapsulates structured contact information tailored for team communication and sharing.

This file format stores details such as a person’s name, telephone number, email address, and additional metadata specific to collaborative usage. Systems that recognize this MIME type can automatically process and display the contact information correctly. Files of this type use the VCG file extension.

Key use cases include:

• Mainly used for the exchange of digital contact cards within collaborative environments.
• Supports group contact management with extra metadata tailored for teamwork software.
• Integrates seamlessly within applications like Microsoft Office Groove to facilitate communication.

For additional background on similar file formats, visit Wikipedia – vCard.

Associated file extensions

.vcg

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.groove-vcard
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.vcg