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

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

text/x-yara is a MIME type for plain text files that store YARA rules. These files help security tools match patterns in data to detect threats.

YARA rules are widely used in cybersecurity. For example, analysts write rules to spot malware behavior and flag suspicious files.

Files using this MIME type, such as YAR, are meant to be read by text editors and scanning tools. The plain text format allows easy editing and integration into automated security pipelines.

Key use cases include:

• Defining patterns to detect malicious files.
• Assisting in incident response by flagging potential threats.
• Serving in automated threat detection and scanning systems.

For more detailed information about YARA, visit the official YARA GitHub page.

Associated file extensions

.yar

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-yara
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.yar