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

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

text/x-parasail is a non-standard MIME type for text files that contain ParaSail source code. These files include programming instructions written in the ParaSail language.
It informs editors and tools that the file holds code. This helps with syntax highlighting, code folding, and error detection during editing.

Used in development environments to enable language-specific features.
Supports tools that process and display source code accurately.
Aids web servers in correctly identifying and serving the file content.

Files using this MIME type use the file extension PSI. This tagging links the file to the ParaSail language and its associated development tools.
For more technical details on MIME types, you can check additional resources such as MDN Web Docs.

Associated file extensions

.psi

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-parasail

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.psi

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.