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

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

text/x-shen marks files that hold Shen script code. These files are written in the Shen programming language, known for its functional and symbolic computing style.

This MIME type signals software, editors, and operating systems to treat the file as plain text with Shen-specific syntax. It assists in applying correct code highlighting and proper file association. Files using this type often carry the SHEN file extension.

Enables syntax parsing and highlighting in text editors and IDEs.
Supports file association on various operating systems.
Helps development tools correctly process Shen scripts during execution.
Identifies experimental or non-standard text-based code formats.

For further technical details, consider visiting the IANA media type registry.

Associated file extensions

.shen

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-shen

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.shen

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.