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

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

text/x-idris is a MIME type for files containing Idris source code. It tells your system that the file is plain text and includes code written in the Idris programming language.

When your text editor or IDE opens a file marked with text/x-idris, it can apply language-specific features like syntax highlighting and code formatting. This helps you read and write the code more clearly.

Main use case: It designates files that contain Idris code.
Practical functionality: It lets code editors recognize the file type quickly for tasks such as error checking and auto-completion.
Key fact: Files with the extension IDR are typically marked with this MIME type.

This MIME type is part of a broader system used to identify file content and enable interoperability between applications.

For more details on MIME types, visit this reference.

Associated file extensions

.idr

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-idris

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.idr

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.