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

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

application/x-moonscript is a MIME type for files that contain MoonScript source code. It tells programs that the file holds code meant for processing by a MoonScript compiler, which converts it into Lua code.
Files using this type are tagged with the MOON file extension.

Syntax Highlighting: Code editors use this MIME type to apply proper formatting and color schemes.
File Identification: Operating systems and web servers recognize and process the file correctly.
Development Workflows: It ensures that tools and compilers treat the file as MoonScript code.
Language Integration: It connects MoonScript projects to the Lua ecosystem by marking the source code clearly.

For more details, visit the MoonScript official site.

Associated file extensions

.moon

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-moonscript

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.moon

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.