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

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

text/x-plsql is a MIME type for files that hold PL/SQL code. PL/SQL adds procedural features to SQL and is used with Oracle databases.

This type marks files so that text editors and development tools apply proper syntax highlighting and formatting. It makes it easier for developers to work with database code.

Key use cases:

Managing stored procedures that encapsulate complex database logic.
Defining triggers that automatically run in response to database events.
Grouping routines in packages to organize functions and procedures.
Writing DDL scripts that modify or create database structures.

Files associated with this MIME type use extensions such as SQL, PCK, SPC, TPS, PRC, PLS, DDL, PLB, FNC, TRG, PKB, PKS, VW, TPB, PLSQL and BDY.

Systems use the MIME type to determine the file’s content, ensuring that PL/SQL code runs and displays correctly in developer environments.

Associated file extensions

.sql, .pck, .spc, .tps, .prc, .pls, .ddl, .plb, .fnc, .trg, .pkb, .pks, .vw, .tpb, .plsql, .bdy

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-plsql

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sql, .pck, .spc, .tps, .prc, .pls, .ddl, .plb, .fnc, .trg, .pkb, .pks, .vw, .tpb, .plsql, .bdy

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.