miniserve
Serve files and directories instantly over HTTP with a single cross-platform binary. Enjoy built-in authentication, file uploads, and folder downloads.
Need to quickly share a file or directory without configuring a complex web server? This self-contained, cross-platform CLI utility lets you serve files over HTTP immediately. It operates as a single binary drop-in, requiring absolutely no extra dependencies to get started. Whether you are sharing a single document or an entire folder structure, it handles correct MIME types out of the box and provides a fast, highly parallel experience.
Key features include:
- File uploading and directory creation directly from the browser or via
curl. - Folder downloads compressed on the fly as
.tar.gzor.ziparchives. - Robust authentication supporting usernames, passwords, and hashed credentials.
- Single Page Application (SPA) mode to route non-existent paths to your index file.
- TLS support and WebDAV compatibility for secure and flexible file management.
- QR code generation for quick access from mobile devices.
Directory Structure
miniserve
data
.env
docker-compose.yml
docker-compose.yml
services:
miniserve:
image: svenstaro/miniserve:latest
container_name: miniserve
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "8080:8080"
volumes:
- ./data:/data
# Command arguments:
# -v: Verbose logging
# --enable-tar: Allow downloading directories as TAR
# --enable-zip: Allow downloading directories as ZIP
# /data: The directory inside the container to serve
command: -v --enable-tar --enable-zip /data.env
# No sensitive environment variables are required for the default configuration.
# Miniserve is primarily configured via command-line arguments defined in the docker-compose.yml file.Categories:
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