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

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

application/x-grisbi is the MIME type for files created by the Grisbi personal finance software. These files use an XML format to store your financial records, such as transactions and account details.

Main use case: Manages personal finance records by organizing data in a structured and readable format.
Data exchange: The XML structure enables easy backup, import, and export of financial data.
Customization: Allows advanced users to tweak or review data with any XML editor.

Files with this MIME type use the file extension GSB.

For more detailed information about MIME types and this specific file extension, you can check external resources such as the GSB file extension page on Filext.

Associated file extensions

.gsb

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-grisbi

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.gsb

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.