http-server

Simple static HTTP server to serve static files.

More information.

• Start an HTTP server listening on the default port to serve the current directory:

http-server

• Start an HTTP server on a specific port to serve a specific directory:

http-server {path/to/directory} --port {port}

• Start an HTTP server using basic authentication:

http-server --username {username} --password {password}

• Start an HTTP server with directory listings disabled:

http-server -d {false}

• Start an HTTPS server on the default port using the specified certificate:

http-server --ssl --cert {path/to/cert.pem} --key {path/to/key.pem}

• Start an HTTP server and include the client's IP address in the output logging:

http-server --log-ip

• Start an HTTP server with CORS enabled by including the `Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *` header in all responses:

http-server --cors

• Start an HTTP server with logging disabled:

http-server --silent

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