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