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

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

text/x-powershell is a MIME type that marks files as PowerShell scripts. It tells the system that the file contains commands for automation and task management.

This MIME type informs programs and interpreters that the text holds a PowerShell script. It ensures that the code is treated correctly when run by the PowerShell engine.

• Main Use: Running automation tasks and system commands.
• Functionality: Signals that the file should be processed as a PowerShell script.
• Other Uses: Managing system configurations and extending functionalities through modules.

Files like PS1 and PSM1 typically use this MIME type. They are central to executing scripts and organizing code in modular ways.

For more details on PowerShell, visit the Microsoft PowerShell Documentation.

Associated file extensions

.ps1, .psm1

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-powershell
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.ps1, .psm1