.flatpakref Flatpak repository reference
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/vnd.flatpak.ref |
|---|---|
| Description | Flatpak repository reference |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 5B 46 6C 61 74 70 61 6B 20 52 65 66 5D ([Flatpak Ref]) |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .flatpakref file?
A .flatpakref file is a “Flatpak repository reference” (MIME type application/vnd.flatpak.ref).
How do I open a .flatpakref file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .flatpakref file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 5B 46 6C 61 74 70 61 6B 20 52 65 66 5D ([Flatpak Ref]). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.flatpakref checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .flatpakref based on?
Technically a .flatpakref 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 .flatpakref?
The MIME type is application/vnd.flatpak.ref. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.flatpak.ref .flatpakref; in nginx: types { application/vnd.flatpak.ref flatpakref; }.