static-file-server is a tiny, simple static file server that uses environment variables or a YAML file for configuration. It can be deployed as a standalone binary or run in a Docker container.
The software offers configurable directory listings, index file serving, TLS support, URL path prefixes, referrer filtering, and key-based access control.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Serve static files from a configurable folder.
- Configure the server using environment variables or a YAML file.
- Automatically serve index.html files.
- Display directory file listings.
- Configure the host and listening port.
- Set a URL path prefix for served content.
- Enable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).
- Serve files over HTTPS with configurable TLS certificates and keys.
- Configure the minimum TLS version.
- Restrict access based on HTTP referrers.
- Use key or code parameters for access control.
- Enable debug output for troubleshooting.
- Deploy as a standalone binary or Docker container.
Website: github.com/halverneus/static-file-server
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Developer: Jeromy Streets
License: MIT License
static-file-server is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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