What is MIME type "application/x-freemind"?

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

The MIME type application/x-freemind is used by the FreeMind mind mapping tool. It marks files that contain structured diagrams and plan outlines. These files use an XML format to store ideas hierarchically.
Files using this format come with the file extension MM.

• Main use case: Visual brainstorming and idea organization.
• Structured data: Captures nodes, links, and annotations.
• Collaboration: Helps in planning projects and sharing thoughts.

This MIME type supports free export and import, aiding integration with other diagramming tools. For more details, check the FreeMind project.

Associated file extensions

.mm

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-freemind
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.mm