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miniserve

Miniserve is a command line tool designed to quickly share files and directories over the internet. It is a minimalistic file server with a simple user interface. With just a single command, you can start serving your files or directories on your local machine.

The tool is written in the Rust programming language and is known for its efficiency and speed. It is lightweight and portable, making it easy to use across different systems and platforms.

Miniserve allows you to specify various options such as custom port numbers, SSL support, IP binding, and directory indexing. It provides a secure way to share files without the need to upload them to external hosting services.

Using miniserve, you can instantly access your files on any device with an internet connection by simply sharing the generated URL. The tool also supports authentication, meaning you can password protect your hosted files and directories for added security.

Miniserve's simple and intuitive user interface allows for easy navigation through the shared file structure. It provides features like file searching, sorting, and downloading. Additionally, it supports automatic MIME type detection, ensuring proper handling of files during download.

It is highly customizable, allowing you to modify the appearance of the user interface using custom CSS styles. The tool is actively developed and maintained, ensuring compatibility with the latest technologies and ongoing improvements in functionality.

Overall, miniserve is a powerful, lightweight, and user-friendly command line tool that simplifies file sharing and hosting, making it ideal for quick and secure sharing of files over the internet.

List of commands for miniserve:

  • miniserve:tldr:b576e miniserve: Serve a directory using HTTP basic authentication.
    $ miniserve --auth ${username}:${password} ${path-to-directory}
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  • miniserve:tldr:d8194 miniserve: Serve a directory.
    $ miniserve ${path-to-directory}
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