What is MIME type "text/org"?

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

The MIME type text/org is designed for documents written in the org-mode format.
It uses a simple markup style for creating outlines and notes.

Org-mode files use plain text with clear syntax like headings marked by asterisks, lists, and links.
The format helps in task management, note-taking, and planning.

Files using this MIME type are saved with the extension ORG.
Check the official org-mode manual for more details.

Associated file extensions

.org

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/org

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="text/org">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', 'text/org');    
      res.end('Content here');    
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.org

FAQs

What is the text/org MIME type used for?

The text/org MIME type is used to identify documents created in GNU Emacs Org-mode. These are plain text files used for note-taking, project planning, and authoring documents, typically saved with the .org extension.

How do I configure Apache to serve .org files correctly?

To ensure Apache serves Org-mode files with the correct content type, add the AddType directive to your .htaccess or server configuration file. Use the command AddType text/org .org to map the extension to this MIME type.

Is text/org an official IANA standard?

No, text/org is not currently registered in the official IANA MIME type registry. It is a unofficial or community-defined type; consequently, some servers might default to serving these files as text/plain or application/octet-stream unless manually configured.

How do web browsers handle text/org files?

Since Org-mode files are human-readable, most browsers will display text/org content as plain text. To view the files with proper formatting (like bold headings or tables), you would need a specialized browser extension or a server-side renderer.

How do I add text/org support to Nginx?

You can define the MIME type in your Nginx configuration, typically found in /etc/nginx/mime.types or within a specific server block. Add the line text/org org; inside the types { ... } block to ensure Nginx sends the correct header.

Are there security risks associated with text/org files?

Generally, text/org files are safe because they are plain text, but Org-mode supports executable code blocks. While safe to view in a browser, opening an untrusted file directly in Emacs could pose a risk if the editor is configured to execute embedded code automatically.

General 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.