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

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-sass marks files that contain code written in Sass—a stylesheet language. These files use an indented syntax and must be processed to generate CSS for web pages.

Files using this type, such as SASS, are not served directly by browsers. They need a compiler to convert them into standard CSS usable by websites.

Used for defining complex styles with variables, nesting, and mixins.
Enables efficient and organized style management.
Acts as a pre-step before generating browser-ready CSS.
Facilitates rapid development in projects with large stylesheets.

This setup helps developers write more maintainable and powerful style code while leveraging the benefits of modern preprocessor features. For further insights on Sass, you can explore additional documentation online.

Associated file extensions

.sass

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-sass

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sass

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.