What is MIME type "application/x-endnote-library"?

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

application/x-endnote-library is the MIME type for files used by the EndNote reference management software. It stores bibliographic data and research citations efficiently.

This format is mainly used by researchers to organize academic references and manage literature. It sets the stage for programmatic handling of the file’s content in various EndNote functions.

• Stores academic references and citations
• Organizes research documents and metadata
• Facilitates backup and sharing of bibliographic data
• Helps the software identify file content properly

The format is associated with several file types. For instance, files with the extensions ENL, ENLX, or ENLP are all part of the EndNote library format.

This MIME type ensures that the right software opens the file so that you can view, edit, and manage your research data effectively.

Associated file extensions

.enl, .enlx, .enlp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-endnote-library
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.enl, .enlx, .enlp