.fasl Common Lisp source code
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/x-common-lisp |
|---|---|
| Description | Common Lisp source code |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/plain |
| Other extensions | .asd, .lisp, .ros |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .fasl file?
A .fasl file is a “Common Lisp source code” (MIME type text/x-common-lisp).
How do I open a .fasl file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .fasl file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.fasl shows the guessed type.
Which format is .fasl based on?
Technically a .fasl file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .fasl?
The MIME type is text/x-common-lisp. In the Apache web server: AddType text/x-common-lisp .fasl; in nginx: types { text/x-common-lisp fasl; }.