What is MIME type "text/x-gooddata-maql"?

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

text/x-gooddata-maql marks plain text files that hold MAQL scripts used on the GoodData platform.
These scripts define data models, metrics, and queries. They let you instruct the analytics engine on how to process data for reporting and dashboarding.
The MAQL language is tailored to simplify complex analytic definitions. It helps translate business logic into actionable analytics.

Main use case: Structuring and automating analytic computations on GoodData.
Enables metric, dimension, and data model definitions.
Serves as a human-readable format that can be edited with any text editor.

Files using this MIME type usually end with the MAQL extension.
For further details on GoodData and its scripting language, visit GoodData.

Associated file extensions

.maql

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-gooddata-maql

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.maql

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.