What is MIME type "application/x-lotus-notes"?

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-lotus-notes is tied to a specialized file format used by Lotus Notes. It lets the software store emails, contacts, calendars, and structured data in a database known as Notes Storage Facility. Files using this format have the extension NSF.

• It manages diverse data like email messages and appointment details.
• It supports team collaboration by housing group data.
• It integrates application logic and custom design elements within the database.

This MIME type ensures Lotus Notes processes the file correctly, making data retrieval and communication seamless in enterprise environments. For more on Lotus Notes and its file formats, you may explore external resources.

Associated file extensions

.nsf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-lotus-notes
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.nsf