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Description:
Static http server anywhere you need one

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: http-server development static-files web utility

Install: brew install serve

About:
Serve is a zero-configuration static file server that makes it incredibly easy to serve files from any directory on your local machine. It handles HTTP requests and directory listings automatically, providing a simple way to share local files over a network without complex setup.

Key Features:

Zero configuration required
Automatic directory listing
Lightweight and fast
Cross-platform support
Live reload capability

Use Cases:

Quickly serving static websites during development
Sharing files on a local network for testing
Prototyping web applications without a full server stack
Creating a temporary file server for demos

Alternatives:

http-server – More feature-rich but requires npm ecosystem
python -m http.server – Built-in but less polished user experience
busybox httpd – Ultra-lightweight but requires busybox installation

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 7:12pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	c92a35bd