miniserve
A fast, self-contained CLI tool to serve files and directories over HTTP with zero configuration.
What is miniserve?
miniserve is a lightweight, cross-platform command-line HTTP server designed for instantly sharing files and directories. It eliminates the complexity of setting up traditional web servers by providing a single binary with no dependencies, making it ideal for quick local sharing, testing, or temporary file transfers.
Developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who need to quickly serve files over HTTP for tasks like local testing, sharing files on a network, or temporary file transfers without configuring a full web server.
Developers choose miniserve for its zero-configuration simplicity, high performance due to being written in Rust, and extensive feature set including authentication, file uploads, TLS support, and archive generation—all in a single binary that works across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Overview
🌟 For when you really just want to serve some files over HTTP right now!
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly sharing files or directories over a local network without setting up a traditional web server.
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