Overview
A lightweight MIME type library for Dart, designed to support HTTP server applications by enabling accurate detection and handling of file types based on extensions or content. It provides a simple API to map file extensions to their corresponding MIME types, ensuring proper content negotiation in web services. The package is optimized for use across multiple platforms, including mobile, web, and desktop environments. It integrates seamlessly with Dart's HTTP server frameworks and enhances compatibility with clients expecting correct Content-Type headers.
Use cases
- HTTP server content type management
- File upload handling
- API response header configuration
- Static file serving
- Web application middleware
- Content negotiation
Key features
- Extension-to-MIME mapping
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Lightweight and fast
- Easy integration with HTTP servers
- Supports common and custom MIME types
- Minimal dependencies
Suitable for
- Dart HTTP server developers
- Web API backend projects
- Static file servers
- Full-stack Dart applications
- Microservices with file handling
Considerations
- Limited to MIME type lookup only
- No file validation or parsing
- Requires manual extension handling
- Not suitable for client-side MIME detection
- Does not support automatic content sniffing