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MIME Type Lookup is a tool for looking up MIME types by file extension or finding file extensions by MIME type. It covers all common file types including documents, images, video, audio, and archives.
https://github.com/apiverve/mimetypelookup-api

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MIME Type Lookup is a tool for looking up MIME types by file extension or finding file extensions by MIME type. It covers all common file types including documents, images, video, audio, and archives.

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# [MIME Type Lookup API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/mimetypelookup?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

MIME Type Lookup is a tool for looking up MIME types by file extension or finding file extensions by MIME type. It covers all common file types including documents, images, video, audio, and archives.

The MIME Type Lookup API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate mime type lookup functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready mime type lookup capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.

**[View API Details →](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/mimetypelookup?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)**

[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
[![API Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Active-green.svg)](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/mimetypelookup?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
[![Method](https://img.shields.io/badge/Method-GET-blue.svg)](#)
[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Multi--Platform-orange.svg)](#installation)

**Available on:**
[![npm](https://img.shields.io/badge/npm-CB3837?style=flat&logo=npm&logoColor=white)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@apiverve/mimetypelookup)
[![NuGet](https://img.shields.io/badge/NuGet-004880?style=flat&logo=nuget&logoColor=white)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/APIVerve.API.MIMETypeLookup)
[![PyPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/PyPI-3776AB?style=flat&logo=python&logoColor=white)](https://pypi.org/project/apiverve-mimetypelookup/)
[![RubyGems](https://img.shields.io/badge/RubyGems-E9573F?style=flat&logo=rubygems&logoColor=white)](https://rubygems.org/gems/apiverve_mimetypelookup)
[![Packagist](https://img.shields.io/badge/Packagist-F28D1A?style=flat&logo=packagist&logoColor=white)](https://packagist.org/packages/apiverve/mimetypelookup)
[![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?style=flat&logo=go&logoColor=white)](#-go)
[![Dart](https://img.shields.io/badge/Dart-0175C2?style=flat&logo=dart&logoColor=white)](https://pub.dev/packages/apiverve_mimetypelookup)
[![JitPack](https://img.shields.io/badge/JitPack-2E7D32?style=flat&logo=android&logoColor=white)](#-android-jitpack)

---

## Quick Start

### Using JavaScript

```javascript
async function callMIMETypeLookupAPI() {
try {
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/mimetypelookup', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
}
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
}
}

callMIMETypeLookupAPI();
```

### Using cURL

```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/mimetypelookup?param=value" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
```

**Get your API key:** [https://apiverve.com](https://apiverve.com)

**📁 For more examples, see the [examples folder](./examples/)**

---

## Installation

Choose your preferred programming language:

### 📦 NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)

```bash
npm install @apiverve/mimetypelookup
```

[**View NPM Package →**](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@apiverve/mimetypelookup) | [**Package Code →**](./npm/)

---

### 🔷 NuGet (.NET/C#)

```bash
dotnet add package APIVerve.API.MIMETypeLookup
```

[**View NuGet Package →**](https://www.nuget.org/packages/APIVerve.API.MIMETypeLookup) | [**Package Code →**](./nuget/)

---

### 🐍 Python (PyPI)

```bash
pip install apiverve-mimetypelookup
```

[**View PyPI Package →**](https://pypi.org/project/apiverve-mimetypelookup/) | [**Package Code →**](./python/)

---

### 💎 Ruby (RubyGems)

```bash
gem install apiverve_mimetypelookup
```

[**View RubyGems Package →**](https://rubygems.org/gems/apiverve_mimetypelookup) | [**Package Code →**](./ruby/)

---

### 🐘 PHP (Packagist)

```bash
composer require apiverve/mimetypelookup
```

[**View Packagist Package →**](https://packagist.org/packages/apiverve/mimetypelookup) | [**Package Code →**](./php/)

---

### 🎯 Dart (pub.dev)

```bash
dart pub add apiverve_mimetypelookup
```

[**View pub.dev Package →**](https://pub.dev/packages/apiverve_mimetypelookup) | [**Package Code →**](./dart/)

---

### 🤖 Android (JitPack)

```gradle
implementation 'com.github.apiverve:mimetypelookup-api:1.0.0'
```

[**Package Code →**](./android/)

---

### 🐹 Go

```bash
go get github.com/apiverve/mimetypelookup-api/go
```

[**Package Code →**](./go/)

---

## Why Use This API?

| Feature | Benefit |
|---------|---------|
| **Multi-language SDKs** | Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android |
| **Simple Integration** | Single API key authentication, consistent response format |
| **Production Ready** | 99.9% uptime, fast response times, used by thousands of developers |
| **Comprehensive Docs** | Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support |

---

## Documentation

- 🏠 **API Home:** [MIME Type Lookup API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/mimetypelookup?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
- 📚 **API Reference:** [docs.apiverve.com/ref/mimetypelookup](https://docs.apiverve.com/ref/mimetypelookup)
- 📖 **OpenAPI Spec:** [openapi.yaml](./openapi.yaml)
- 💡 **Examples:** [examples/](./examples/)

---

## What Can You Build?

The MIME Type Lookup API is commonly used for:

- **Web Applications** - Add mime type lookup features to your frontend or backend
- **Mobile Apps** - Native SDKs for iOS and Android development
- **Automation** - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
- **SaaS Products** - Enhance your product with mime type lookup capabilities
- **Data Pipelines** - Process and analyze data at scale

---

## API Reference

### Authentication
All requests require an API key in the header:
```
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
```

Get your API key: [https://apiverve.com](https://apiverve.com)

### Response Format
All responses are JSON with this structure:
```json
{
"status": "ok",
"data": { ... }
}
```

---

## Support & Community

- 🏠 **API Home**: [MIME Type Lookup API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/mimetypelookup?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
- 💬 **Support**: [https://apiverve.com/contact](https://apiverve.com/contact)
- 🐛 **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](../../issues)
- 📖 **Documentation**: [https://docs.apiverve.com](https://docs.apiverve.com)
- 🌐 **Website**: [https://apiverve.com](https://apiverve.com)

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## Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.

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## Security

For security concerns, please review our [Security Policy](SECURITY.md).

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## License

This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

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## Acknowledgments

Built with ❤️ by [APIVerve](https://apiverve.com)

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