ApplicationText-based

`application/hal+json`

HAL (JSON)

Reference for application/hal+json, the MIME type for Hypertext Application Language JSON used in hypermedia REST APIs.

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HTTP Content-Type Header

HTTP Header

Content-Type: application/hal+json; charset=utf-8

Quick Facts

MIME Type	application/hal+json
Category	Application
Type	Text-based (human-readable)

Common Usage

HAL (Hypertext Application Language) is a simple format for hypermedia APIs that embeds links and embedded resources in JSON responses. It enables API discoverability by including _links and _embedded properties, following HATEOAS principles for RESTful API design.

Code Examples

HTML

<!-- Set MIME type in meta or fetch headers -->
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="application/hal+json">

Node.js

// Express.js
app.get('/file', (req, res) => {
  res.type('application/hal+json');
  res.send(data);
});

// Node.js http
res.writeHead(200, { 'Content-Type': 'application/hal+json' });

nginx

# nginx.conf — add to types block or use default
types {
    application/hal+json  json;
}

# Or set for a specific location
location /api/ {
    default_type application/hal+json;
}