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

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

application/x-powershell is a MIME type used for PowerShell scripts in Windows environments. It signals that the file contains commands for automation and system management.

Scripts and modules written for PowerShell are identified with this type. They empower command-line control and automate routine tasks.

Files using this MIME type include PS1, PSM1, and PSD1.

• Script Execution: Enables running complex commands automatically.
• Module Integration: Loads additional sets of commands.
• Configuration Automation: Applies settings and manages system configurations.

For a deeper understanding, visit the Microsoft PowerShell documentation.

Associated file extensions

.ps1, .psm1, .psd1

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-powershell
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.ps1, .psm1, .psd1