application/x-desktop
Desktop entry
| Description | Desktop entry |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .desktop, .kdelnk |
| Aliases | application/x-gnome-app-info |
| Based on | text/plain |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 23 20 43 6F 6E 66 69 67 20 46 69 6C 65 (# Config File)5B 44 65 73 6B 74 6F 70 20 41 63 74 69 6F 6E ([Desktop Action)5B 44 65 73 6B 74 6F 70 20 45 6E 74 72 79 5D ([Desktop Entry]) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIME type application/x-desktop?
application/x-desktop denotes “Desktop entry”.
Which file extension does application/x-desktop use?
Files of type application/x-desktop usually end in .desktop and .kdelnk.
How does a web server serve application/x-desktop correctly?
With the header Content-Type: application/x-desktop. In nginx: types { application/x-desktop desktop kdelnk; }; in Apache: AddType application/x-desktop .desktop .kdelnk.
Are there other names for application/x-desktop?
Yes, application/x-gnome-app-info are used as equivalents.
Which formats are based on application/x-desktop?
Formats based on it include Theme.
Formats based on it
- application/x-theme – Theme