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

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

• Configuration: Applications and systems often use YAML files to keep settings clear and modifiable.
• Data Serialization: YAML translates data structures like maps and lists into a text format that can be shared across different systems.
• Asset Definitions: Game engines and development tools use YAML to define and manage assets.
• Scripting/Workflow: Some automation scripts and workflow definitions are written in YAML for clarity and simplicity.

Associated file extensions

.yml, .yaml, .mat, .asset, .meta, .anim, .dsc, .cwl, .unity, .sls, .mir, .mask, .prefab, .ksy, .lkml, .lookml, .raml, .reek, .rviz, .sublime-syntax, .syntax, .yaml-tmlanguage, .yaml.sed, .yml.mysql

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-yaml
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.yml, .yaml, .mat, .asset, .meta, .anim, .dsc, .cwl, .unity, .sls, .mir, .mask, .prefab, .ksy, .lkml, .lookml, .raml, .reek, .rviz, .sublime-syntax, .syntax, .yaml-tmlanguage, .yaml.sed, .yml.mysql