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

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

text/x-typoscript describes files that contain TypoScript code. It tells systems and text editors that the file has configuration commands designed for the TYPO3 CMS engine.

Developers use it to set up page templates, menus, and content rendering. This MIME type helps applications apply proper syntax highlighting and formatting. Files with this code usually use the TYPOSCRIPT extension.

Main use: Configure and control TYPO3 website behavior.
Key facts: Designed for the TYPO3 CMS; it instructs how content, layout, and functionality work.
Other uses: Supports syntax highlighting in editors and ensures correct processing by software tools.

This MIME type is essential for environments using TYPO3, as it distinguishes configuration files from other types of text files. For more detailed technical insights, visit Filext.

Associated file extensions

.typoscript

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-typoscript

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.typoscript

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.