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

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-rsrc signals that a file contains R programming language code. It indicates plain text content meant for R resources. Files such as R, RD, or RSX use this designation.

This type helps systems and applications identify and correctly handle R source files. It informs text editors and integrated development environments (IDEs) that they should apply R-specific syntax highlighting and formatting.

• Syntax Highlighting: Editors use the MIME type to color code commands and improve readability.
• Code Processing: Tools detect the file as plain text with R source to execute or run statistical routines.
• File Association: Operating systems and file managers use it to match file types with programs designed for R code.

For more details on the R environment, visit the R Project website. Additional insights on MIME types can be found at reliable technical resources online.

Associated file extensions

.r, .rd, .rsx

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-rsrc
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.r, .rd, .rsx