Http Server
This project is a lightweight Node.js web server and command-line tool designed for hosting static assets and delivering local files over HTTP. It functions as a static site host that provides a minimal environment for serving HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files to web browsers.
The server includes built-in support for TLS encryption to enable secure HTTPS access and allows for the configuration of cross-origin resource sharing headers. It also features basic authentication to restrict folder access via username and password verification.
The system manages content delivery through browser cache control and supports content compression by serving pre-compressed Gzip or Brotli files. Additionally, it can forward requests not found in the local file system to a specified external URL through request proxying.
Features
- Static Asset Serving - Delivers local directory contents over HTTP with automatic index resolution and custom error pages.
- Directory HTTP Servers - A command-line tool for serving local files and directories over HTTP without complex configuration.
- Local Network Website Hosting - Serves local HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files over HTTP for testing and development.
- SSL/TLS Connection Security - Provides secure HTTPS access to local files using TLS certificates and private keys.