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

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-urbiscript marks files that hold source code written in the UrbiScript programming language. It signals programs and interpreters that the file contains instructions specific to robotics control and automation.

Files of this type usually have the extension U. This extension links directly to details about the file, confirming that the source code is for UrbiScript.

Key uses:

Programming and controlling robot behaviors
Defining event-driven actions in robotics
Feeding commands into simulation environments for testing algorithms

The MIME type ensures that systems processing these files recognize them as UrbiScript code, thereby routing them to the proper interpreter for execution. For more details on related file types, consider this resource: Filext.

Associated file extensions

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-urbiscript

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

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.