File URI scheme

In programming, a file URI scheme is a specific format of uniform resource identifier (URI) used to specifically identify a file on a host computer. While URIs can be used to identify anything, there is specific syntax associated with identifying files.

"What is a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)?". WhatIs.com. Retrieved 2023-09-12.

↑ RFC 8089, Section 2

↑ RFC 3986, Section 3.2.2

↑ RFC 3986, Section 3.3

↑ RFC 8089, Appendix E

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