RFC5955

RFC 5955 is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) publication in the Request for Comments (RFC) series. It documents a specific URI scheme and standardizes its syntax, semantics, and usage to support interoperability across Internet protocols and applications. The document outlines how URIs using the scheme are constructed, including the permitted components, encoding rules (such as percent-encoding), and the interpretation of those components by parsers and implementers.

The specification provides guidance for developers on correct usage, including examples that illustrate valid forms and common pitfalls. It also addresses operational considerations for software that handles the scheme, such as libraries, browsers, and servers, and discusses compatibility with existing URI infrastructure. Security considerations are included to identify potential risks—such as spoofing, ambiguity, or parsing errors—and to suggest mitigation approaches.

IANA considerations are included to describe any necessary registrations in the URI scheme registry, enabling consistent recognition and validation across platforms. The document situates the scheme within the broader URI ecosystem, highlighting its relationship to foundational standards such as RFC 3986 (uniform resource identifiers) and other related URI scheme registrations. In practice, RFC 5955 serves as a reference point for implementations and for future updates or deprecations related to the scheme.

See also: RFC 3986, other URI-related RFCs. For readers seeking the precise technical details, the full RFC 5955 text and the IETF RFC Editor entry provide the authoritative specification, examples, and implementation guidance.