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

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

The MIME type text/x-hy marks files that contain source code for the Hy language. Hy is a Lisp dialect that compiles into Python’s abstract syntax tree.

This MIME type helps development tools and text editors by signaling how to treat the content. It enables proper syntax highlighting, code formatting, and error checking.

• Main use: Recognizing and processing Hy source files.
• Editing support: Tools use it to apply Lisp-like syntax rules.
• Integration: It aids in blending Python libraries with Lisp macros.

Hy source code is typically saved with the HY extension. For more details on MIME types and their uses, consider exploring additional resources on programming language file formats.

Associated file extensions

.hy

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-hy
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.hy