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

FAQs

What is the text/vnd.tiddlywiki MIME type used for?

This MIME type is used for TiddlyWiki content files, specifically individual wiki entries known as "tiddlers." These files, usually ending in .tid, contain the text of the entry along with metadata headers (like tags and creation dates) in a plain text format.

How do I open a .tid file?

Since text/vnd.tiddlywiki files are plain text, you can view the raw code in any text editor like Notepad, TextEdit, or VS Code. To see the formatted content, you must import the file into a running TiddlyWiki instance by dragging and dropping it into the browser window.

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

You should add the MIME type definition to your .htaccess file or global configuration. Add the line AddType text/vnd.tiddlywiki .tid to ensure the server identifies these files as TiddlyWiki components rather than generic text.

Why does the MIME type include "vnd"?

The vnd prefix indicates that this is a vendor-specific MIME type defined by TiddlyWiki, rather than a general industry standard. It tells the browser and operating system that the text contains specific formatting and metadata structures unique to the TiddlyWiki ecosystem.

Can I convert text/vnd.tiddlywiki files to HTML?

Yes, TiddlyWiki is designed to render these files as HTML. When you import a .tid file into a TiddlyWiki HTML file, the system processes the wiki markup and displays it as a formatted web page element.

Are there security risks with this MIME type?

While the file itself is just text, TiddlyWiki allows for powerful scripting and macros. You should treat .tid files like code; only import files from trusted sources to avoid potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks within your wiki.

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.