What is MIME type "text/vnd.tiddlywiki"?

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

The MIME type text/vnd.tiddlywiki is a vendor-specific text format. It encodes individual wiki entries known as tiddlers that TiddlyWiki uses. Each file stores a piece of a dynamic notebook of content.

Its design lets TiddlyWiki treat parts of a file as modular units. This supports live editing, easy updates, and organized backups.

Main use: Package and manage tiddlers in a TiddlyWiki system.
Live editing: Allow dynamic changes and interactivity within the wiki.
Portability: Enable simple backup and transfer of personal wiki content.

Files using this MIME type usually have the TID extension. For more technical details and further reading, visit the TiddlyWiki official site.

Associated file extensions

.tid

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/vnd.tiddlywiki

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.tid

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.