What is MIME type "application/vnd.noblenet-directory"?

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

application/vnd.noblenet-directory is a vendor-specific MIME type. It signals that the file contains structured directory data designed for specialized software.

• Main use case: Managing structured directory information within a proprietary ecosystem.
• Operational detail: The file stores organized data, like contact lists or hierarchical entries, which the corresponding application reads and displays.
• Format characteristics: It is a binary format. Only compatible software can correctly interpret its content.
• Security note: Open files of this type only from trusted sources to avoid potential risks.

The file associated with this MIME type uses the NND extension. For further details on file extensions and their usage, refer to external resources like Filext.

Associated file extensions

.nnd

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.noblenet-directory
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.nnd