xdg-mime is a command-line tool used to query and manage MIME type associations on Linux and other Unix-like systems that follow the freedesktop.org standards. It allows users and applications to determine the MIME type of a file and to configure the default application used to open specific file types.
The utility is commonly used within desktop environments to ensure that files open with the correct applications. It supports querying file types, setting default handlers for MIME types, and inspecting the applications associated with particular formats.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Queries the MIME type of files.
- Determines the default application associated with a MIME type.
- Sets the default application used to open specific file types.
- Integrates with freedesktop.org MIME and desktop entry specifications.
- Supports scripting and automation for managing file associations.
- Works across multiple desktop environments that follow XDG standards.
Website: gitlab.freedesktop.org/xdg/xdg-utils
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Developer: freedesktop.org
License: MIT License
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