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

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-tf marks files that contain Terraform configuration code. This type tells software that the file is written in a language to define cloud and infrastructure setups. It guides editors to provide proper syntax highlighting and error checks, which is key for maintaining correct configurations.

• Main use: It supports Terraform configurations used in Infrastructure as Code.
• It enables automated provisioning of cloud resources.
• It helps maintain version-controlled and reproducible infrastructure setups.

Files in this format carry extensions like TF and HCL. These files let you define and manage your infrastructure with a declarative approach.

For more on Terraform and its configuration, check out the Terraform website.

Associated file extensions

.tf, .hcl

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-tf    
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.tf, .hcl