.gradle Gradle script
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/x-gradle |
|---|---|
| Description | Gradle script |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/x-groovy |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .gradle file?
A .gradle file is a “Gradle script” (MIME type text/x-gradle).
How do I open a .gradle 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 .gradle 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.gradle shows the guessed type.
Which format is .gradle based on?
Technically a .gradle file is a subtype of “Groovy source code” (text/x-groovy), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .gradle?
The MIME type is text/x-gradle. In the Apache web server: AddType text/x-gradle .gradle; in nginx: types { text/x-gradle gradle; }.