Overview

serve is a powerful command-line utility that helps you serve a static site, single-page application, or just a static file with ease. Whether you're working on your local machine or need to share something on your local network, serve has you covered.

It also provides a clean and intuitive interface for listing the contents of a directory:

Directory Listing UI

Key Features

Zero Configuration: Run it in any directory to instantly serve its contents.
Directory Listing: A beautiful and functional UI for navigating directories.
Single-Page App Support: Easily redirect all requests to your index.html file using the --single flag.
Customizable: Use a serve.json file to define custom redirects, rewrites, headers, and more.
HTTPS/SSL Support: Serve your content over HTTPS with your own certificates.
CORS Enabled: Simple flag (--cors) to enable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
Programmatic API: The core logic is available as serve-handler, which can be integrated into any Node.js HTTP server.

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