What is MIME type "text/x-elisp"?

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

text/x-elisp marks files containing Emacs Lisp code. It tells software that the file is plain text and that its content follows the Emacs Lisp language rules.

This MIME type is mainly used in the Emacs text editor. It enables features like syntax highlighting and code evaluation. It also helps other tools recognize and process these scripts properly.

• Used to customize the behavior of Emacs
• Stores automation and configuration code
• Aids in debugging and editing Lisp code

Files with this MIME type commonly use the EL extension. More details about Emacs Lisp can be found at the GNU Emacs Lisp Reference.

Associated file extensions

.el

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-elisp
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.el