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darkhttpd for Mac

Small static webserver without CGI

Quick answer: darkhttpd is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install darkhttpd. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What darkhttpd is

darkhttpd is a command-line tool for macOS: small static webserver without CGI.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the ISC licence.

How to install darkhttpd

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install darkhttpd.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install darkhttpd on Mac?

Run brew install darkhttpd in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is darkhttpd open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does darkhttpd run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is darkhttpd?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7693 in this catalogue.

What version of darkhttpd is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.17.