.CGI File Extension

Common Gateway Interface Script

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What is a CGI file?

A CGI file is a Common Gateway Interface (CGI) script executed by a web server to create dynamic pages. It is typically written in Perl or C programming languages. CGI scripts are often stored in the "cgi-bin" folder within a website directory on a web server and can only be edited if they are not pre-compiled.

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CGI scripts are often used for running basic web scripts. Examples include sending email messages from a web form (also called "formmail") and rotating advertisements within a website.

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Programs that open or reference CGI files

Windows
File Viewer Plus  —  Get it from Microsoft
Free+
Notepad++
Free
Richardson EditRocket
Free Trial
Microsoft Notepad
Included with OS
gVim
Free
Other text editor
Mac
Bare Bones BBEdit
Free Trial
MacroMates TextMate
Free
Richardson EditRocket
Free Trial
Other text editor
Linux
Richardson EditRocket
Free Trial
Other text editor

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