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http-server-rs for Mac

Simple and configurable command-line HTTP server

Quick answer: http-server-rs is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install http-server-rs. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What http-server-rs is

http-server-rs is a command-line tool for macOS: simple and configurable command-line HTTP server.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/http-server-rs/http-server.

How to install http-server-rs

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install http-server-rs on Mac?

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

Is http-server-rs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does http-server-rs 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 http-server-rs?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9419 in this catalogue.

What version of http-server-rs is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.9.