miniserve

simple file server

TLDR

Serve current directory

$ miniserve .

Serve specific directory

$ miniserve [/path/to/dir]

Serve single file

$ miniserve [file.zip]

Custom port

$ miniserve -p [8080] .

Enable upload

$ miniserve -u .

With authentication

$ miniserve -a [user:pass] .

SYNOPSIS

miniserve [options] path

DESCRIPTION

miniserve is a simple file server. It serves files over HTTP with minimal setup.The tool supports uploads, authentication, and QR codes. Written in Rust for performance.

PARAMETERS

PATH

File or directory to serve.

-p PORT

Port number.

-u

Enable uploads.

-a CREDS

Basic auth (user:pass).

-i ADDR

Interface to bind.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S miniserve

sudo apk add miniserve

brew install miniserve

nix profile install nixpkgs#miniserve

CAVEATS

Development use recommended. Not for production. Rust-based.

HISTORY

miniserve was created as a fast, minimal Rust-based HTTP file server for quick sharing.