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

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

text/x-soy is a MIME type for files that contain Closure Templates. These templates are written in plain text and include special syntax for inserting dynamic data into formatted documents.

Files ending with SOY are interpreted by tools in the Closure Template ecosystem. Their main role is to allow developers to define structured HTML with embedded placeholders and logic, which is later processed to produce final web pages.

Template Definition: Provides a clear separation of layout and data.
Dynamic Content: Supports variable substitution, conditionals, and loops.
Maintainability: Helps in organizing code in large web projects.

Such files are used when a project employs Google's Closure Templates for efficient web page rendering. For more details, visit the Closure Templates Documentation.

Associated file extensions

.soy

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-soy

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.soy

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.