What is MIME type "text/swig"?

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

The MIME type text/swig marks files written in SWIG’s interface language. These files contain instructions that let the SWIG tool generate wrappers. They bridge C/C++ libraries with higher-level languages like Python, Java, or others.

Interface Description: They carry the code that tells SWIG how to expose native functions and classes.
Source Integration: The files act as a blueprint for creating bindings between languages.
Plain Text Format: Being text-based, they can be edited in any standard text editor.
Automation: They enable SWIG to automatically generate the necessary adapter code.

Files with this MIME type are typically saved with the file extension SWG.

For more details on SWIG and its usage, check the SWIG official website.

Associated file extensions

.swg

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/swig

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.swg

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.