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

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

text/x-tcl identifies plain text files that contain Tcl scripts. These files hold commands for the Tcl interpreter to execute.

Tcl (Tool Command Language) is used for rapid prototyping, task automation, and extending applications. Tcl scripts can control software behavior and interface elements, especially when used with Tk for graphical user interfaces.

Automation: Scripts help automate system tasks or application workflows.
Prototyping: Developers use Tcl for quick testing of ideas.
Customization: Many tools allow scripting with Tcl to extend functionality.

Files using this MIME type include those with extensions such as TCL, XDC, SDC, GLF, ADP, TM, TK, ITK and TCL.IN.

Files with text/x-tcl are simple text and can be edited using any text editor. Their content is processed by Tcl interpreters to run scripts and manage tasks in various computing environments.

For more details on file extensions and their formats, visit Filext.com.

Associated file extensions

.tcl, .xdc, .sdc, .glf, .adp, .tm, .tk, .itk, .tcl.in

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-tcl

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.tcl, .xdc, .sdc, .glf, .adp, .tm, .tk, .itk, .tcl.in

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.