webfs ☆

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Description:
HTTP server for purely static content

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: http-server static-content web-development networking utility

Install: brew install webfs

About:
Webfs is a lightweight, single-threaded HTTP server designed specifically for serving purely static content. It requires no configuration files and can be run directly from the command line, making it ideal for quick local file sharing. It focuses on simplicity and efficiency, avoiding the overhead of full-featured web servers like Apache or Nginx.

Key Features:

Zero configuration required
Supports IPv4 and IPv6
Directory listing and MIME type handling
Lightweight and fast startup

Use Cases:

Quickly sharing files on a local network
Testing static websites locally
Serving files from a temporary directory

Alternatives:

python3 -m http.server – Python's built-in module is more universally available but slightly slower and less feature-rich.
nginx – Nginx is a full-featured production server requiring configuration, whereas Webfs is plug-and-play.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 8:51pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	2c617c2a