Agent newsreader character map file (.cod)
.cod file signature | application/octet-stream
Agent newsreader character map file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
4E 61 6D 65 3A 20
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.cod
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .cod files in Python
def is_cod(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid COD by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x4E, 0x61, 0x6D, 0x65, 0x3A, 0x20])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(6) == signatureHow to validate .cod files in Node.js
function isCOD(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x4E, 0x61, 0x6D, 0x65, 0x3A, 0x20]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}How to validate .cod files in Go
func IsCOD(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x4E, 0x61, 0x6D, 0x65, 0x3A, 0x20}
if len(data) < 6 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/cod
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/cod
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .cod file?
A .cod file is a Agent newsreader character map file file. Agent newsreader character map file
What are the magic bytes for .cod files?
The magic bytes for Agent newsreader character map file files are 4E 61 6D 65 3A 20 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .cod file?
To validate a .cod file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (4E 61 6D 65 3A 20) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .cod files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .cod files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .cod files?
Agent newsreader character map file (.cod) files are generally safe to open. They are classified as low risk because they primarily contain data rather than executable code. However, always ensure files come from a trusted source.