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.CGI File Extension

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File Type

Common Gateway Interface Script

Popularity

Very Common

Category

Executable Files

File Description

Executable script written in the Perl or C programming language; typically stored in the "cgi-bin" folder within a website directory on a Web server; can only be edited if it is not pre-compiled.

CGI scripts are often used for running basic Web scripts; examples include sending e-mail messages from a Web form (also called "formmail") and rotating advertisements within a website.

Program(s) that open cgi files

Mac OS

Run on a Web server

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Windows

Run on a Web server

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Linux

Run on a Web server

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