XCAT (.xcat)
.xcat file signature | text/plain
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
8 signature variants are documented for .xcat files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 4D 45 54 41 46 4F 4E 54 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2A | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2F | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 3B 3B | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FE FF | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FE | 0 | Apache Tika |
| EF BB BF | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.xcat
MIME Type
text/plain
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .xcat files in Python
def is_xcat(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid XCAT by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(12) == signatureHow to validate .xcat files in Node.js
function isXCAT(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 12).equals(signature);
}How to validate .xcat files in Go
func IsXCAT(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C}
if len(data) < 12 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:12], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/xcat
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/xcat
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .xcat file?
A .xcat file is a XCAT file.
What are the magic bytes for .xcat files?
The magic bytes for XCAT files are 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .xcat file?
To validate a .xcat file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .xcat files?
The primary MIME type for .xcat files is text/plain.
Is it safe to open .xcat files?
XCAT (.xcat) 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.