Question 1

How to handle file uploads with shell2http?

Accepted Answer

Use the -form option to parse uploaded files into environment variables like $filepath_ID, as shown in the upload example. Temporary files are automatically deleted after script execution, making it easy to process uploads.

Question 2

shell2http vs webhook: which is better for creating webhooks?

Accepted Answer

shell2http is simpler and command-line based, ideal for quick tasks and prototyping, while webhook is configurable via JSON and might offer more features for complex scenarios. Choose based on your need for simplicity versus configuration flexibility.

Question 3

How to secure shell2http endpoints with authentication?

Accepted Answer

Use the -basic-auth option to set up HTTP Basic Authentication with multiple users, as detailed in the options. For production, combine this with HTTPS via -cert and -key options, but note that input validation is still manual.

Question 4

Can shell2http return JSON responses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by using the -cgi mode to set custom headers like 'Content-Type: application/json' in the script output, as demonstrated in the mock service example. This allows easy API mocking for development.

Question 5

How to run shell2http in a Docker container?

Accepted Answer

Pull the Docker image from Docker Hub and define commands in the CMD, similar to the example Dockerfile provided. Map ports with -p and use --init to manage processes, but be aware of sandboxing issues in snap packages.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using shell2http?

Accepted Answer

Since each request executes a shell command, it can be slow for frequent requests. Use caching with -cache to mitigate this, but it's not designed for high-traffic applications; consider dedicated servers for production loads.

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