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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