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

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

text/x-puppet is the MIME type for files that contain Puppet manifest code.
These files hold plain text instructions used by the Puppet automation tool.
They describe how to configure systems, install packages, set services, and enforce state consistency.

Configuration Management: Defines system resources and their desired states.
Infrastructure as Code: Automates server setup and maintenance.
Scripting Automation: Enables system administrators to write repeatable, version-controlled configurations.

The primary file used with this MIME type has the extension PP.
This type ensures that text editors and development tools provide syntax highlighting and proper handling for Puppet code.
For more information on Puppet manifests, visit the Puppet Documentation.

Associated file extensions

.pp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-puppet

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.pp

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.