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

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

text/x-hybris is a MIME type for files that hold Hybris source code. It tells software to treat these files as plain text with code content.

When you open a file with the extension HYB, your editor can enable syntax highlighting and other language-specific features. This helps during development and debugging.

Main use case: Editing and debugging Hybris source code.
Additional functions:
- File association: Operating systems recognize the file type and open it with the appropriate tools.
- Syntax highlighting: Text editors improve code readability by distinguishing keywords and symbols.
- Code review: Developers can more easily read and modify the source code.

This MIME type uses the experimental x- prefix. That indicates it is not officially registered but is widely used in its niche. For more detailed MIME type information, visit IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.hyb

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-hybris

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.hyb

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.