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

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

text/x-kotlin is a MIME type that marks files containing Kotlin source code. It tells programs and web servers how to treat the file's content as text with code syntax.

Files with this MIME type get processed with Kotlin-aware tools for editing and syntax highlighting. This helps improve readability and error detection in code.

It is mainly used for KT files. It also applies to other related file types like ASY, KTM, and KTS in some environments.

It signals editors to enable Kotlin-specific syntax coloring.
It guides browsers and servers in handling the file as plain text.
It supports development tools that manage source code efficiently.

This MIME type improves the practical use of Kotlin files by ensuring they are processed correctly. For more details on MIME types, visit MIME on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.kt, .asy, .ktm, .kts

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-kotlin

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.kt, .asy, .ktm, .kts

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.