What is MIME type "text/vnd.curl.mcurl"?

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

text/vnd.curl.mcurl is a vendor-specific MIME type for plain text files that contain cURL command scripts.
It lets software identify that the file holds a sequence of cURL instructions.

Automation: Bundle multiple network transfer commands in one file.
Integration: Work directly with the cURL command-line tool to perform data transfers.
Flexibility: Handle various protocols like HTTP, FTP, and more through scripted operations.

Files using this MIME type typically have the extension MCURL.
They are designed to automate tasks such as API testing, batch downloading, and other network-related operations.
Learn more about cURL at cURL official site and explore MIME type basics at MDN Web Docs.

Associated file extensions

.mcurl

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/vnd.curl.mcurl

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.mcurl

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.