What is MIME type "text/smali"?

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

text/smali is a MIME type that identifies files containing smali assembly source code. It presents Android bytecode in a human-readable form. This code is used when decompiling Android applications to analyze or modify them.

Reverse Engineering: Used to inspect low-level instructions in Android apps.
Debugging: Helps locate and fix faults in the disassembled code.
Modification: Allows developers to edit and rebuild applications after making changes in the smali code.

Files labeled with this MIME type have content similar to the SMALI file format. For further details, you may refer to resources from the Android Developers.

Associated file extensions

.smali

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/smali

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.smali

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.