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

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

text/x-ldapconf is a MIME type for plain text LDAP configuration files. It tells programs that the file holds instructions to set up and manage LDAP client behavior.
It is mainly seen with the LDAPRC file used by OpenLDAP.

• Main use: Define settings like server addresses, base DN, and binding options for LDAP clients.
• Other uses: Customize lookup parameters and security options for directory access.
• Functionality: Enables consistent LDAP behavior across different environments by providing a standard configuration format.

This MIME type ensures that text editors and scripts handle the file correctly and that LDAP tools can read the necessary instructions. For more on MIME types, check the MIME article on Wikipedia.
For LDAP configuration details, visit the OpenLDAP documentation.

Associated file extensions

.ldaprc

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-ldapconf
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.ldaprc