miniserve ☆
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Description:
High performance static file server
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: rust http-server file-sharing development static-sites
Install: brew install miniserve
About:
Miniserve is a lightweight, single-binary static file server written in Rust. It is designed for fast and secure file sharing with minimal configuration, serving files from a local directory over HTTP. Its primary value is providing a simple yet powerful CLI tool for developers to quickly host files locally or on a network.
Key Features:
  • Single binary, no dependencies
  • TLS/HTTPS support with auto-generated certificates
  • File upload and directory listing
  • Basic authentication and QR code generation
Use Cases:
  • Quickly sharing files between computers on a local network
  • Serving static websites or build artifacts for testing
  • Secure file drops with upload capabilities
Alternatives:
  • python3 -m http.server – Built-in Python module; simpler but lacks TLS, auth, and upload features
  • http-server (npm) – Popular Node.js tool; requires Node.js runtime installation
Version History
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Sep 17, 2025 3:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP 955c0eb6
Sep 12, 2025 6:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP e5751fe8
Sep 12, 2024 7:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4cc4fafc
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