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

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

application/x-genshi is a MIME type linked to Genshi template files. These files use an XML-based language that includes special instructions. They help separate presentation from logic in dynamic content generation.
The templates are processed by the Genshi engine in Python environments to produce HTML or XML.

Main use case: Rendering templates that combine static layout with dynamic data.
Key fact: The format supports custom tags and expressions evaluated at runtime.
Practical usage: It serves in web development projects, allowing developers to maintain clean code structure.

Templates typically bear the file extension KID, which is processed by the Genshi library.
For more technical details and advanced features, visit the Genshi Documentation.

Associated file extensions

.kid

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-genshi

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.kid

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.