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

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-ml tells systems the file contains code written in the ML language. It signals that the file is plain text but is meant for a technical, language-specific context.
The x- prefix indicates it is non-standard. This means it is used in certain communities rather than being part of an official MIME registry.
Its main purpose is to help text editors, web browsers, and development tools recognize the content as ML source code from ML files. This assists in providing the correct syntax highlighting, error detection, and file association.

Used by code editors for syntax highlighting and language-aware formatting
Helps web servers deliver code with the right content type
Aids development tools and compilers in handling ML source properly

It is a practical tool for developers working with ML to ensure that files are processed and displayed correctly. For more on file associations, check resources like Filext.

Associated file extensions

.ml

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-ml

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.ml

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.