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http-server: Start an HTTPS server on the default port using the specified certificate.
$ http-server --ssl --cert ${path-to-cert-pem} --key ${path-to-key-pem}
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The provided command is used to start an HTTP server with SSL/TLS support using the http-server package. Here's a breakdown of the command and its options:

  • http-server: This is the command to start the HTTP server.
  • --ssl: This option enables SSL/TLS support, allowing secure HTTPS connections.
  • --cert ${path-to-cert-pem}: This option specifies the path to the SSL/TLS certificate file in the PEM format. You need to replace ${path-to-cert-pem} with the actual path to your certificate file.
  • --key ${path-to-key-pem}: This option specifies the path to the SSL/TLS private key file in the PEM format. You need to replace ${path-to-key-pem} with the actual path to your private key file.

Together, these options enable SSL/TLS encryption for the HTTP server and specify the necessary certificate and private key files. Make sure to replace ${path-to-cert-pem} and ${path-to-key-pem} with the actual paths to your certificate and private key files, respectively.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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