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Websitino – lightweight static file server

Websitino is a lightweight static file server for local development. It’s designed for testing static websites and serving files with minimal setup.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Tiny footprint: Only ~1.5MB, no external dependencies.
  • Zero installation: Single portable executable.
  • Fast & efficient: Built for performance.
  • Cross-platform: Works on Linux, macOS and Windows.
  • Secure by default: Hidden files/directories not served unless explicitly enabled.
  • Markdown rendering: Add ?format to any .md file URL to render it as HTML.

Website: github.com/trikko/websitino
Support:
Developer: Andrea Fontana
License: MIT License

Websitino is written in D. Learn D with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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