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Description:
Simple zero-configuration command-line HTTP server

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 14.1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 14,112 | Forks: 1,549 | Language: JavaScript | Category: Developer tools

Tags: http server static development nodejs cli

Install: brew install http-server

About:
A simple, zero-configuration command-line HTTP server built on Node.js. It serves static files over HTTP/HTTPS and is designed for local development, testing, and sharing directories quickly. Its main value is eliminating setup complexity for serving web content.

Key Features:

Zero-configuration setup for instant use
Serves static files over HTTP and HTTPS
Supports directory listing, CORS, and gzip compression
Extensible via command-line options and middleware
Lightweight and built on Node.js for cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Local web development and testing of static sites
Quickly sharing files or directories over a local network
Serving as a simple mock backend or prototype server

Alternatives:

python -m http.server – Built into Python, more minimal but fewer HTTP features
live-server – Also Node.js-based but includes live reload functionality

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm	14.1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	98e39a2f
Aug 1, 2024 4:11pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	b3627bc3