If you globally install the npm module dhost, you can run it from any directory ...

vyrotek · 2025-04-14T18:43:00 1744656180

I use serve

https://www.npmjs.com/package/serve

bondant · 2025-04-14T18:23:20 1744655000

python3 -m http.server

kzahel · 2025-04-14T20:51:42 1744663902

I wrote the original version of this "simple web server" app (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/web-server-for-chro...) because the built-in python http server is a bit buggy. It would hang on some connections when loading a webpage with a lot of small assets. I was surprised how many people found it useful. More so when Chrome web apps were supported on other platforms (mac/linux/windows).

Imustaskforhelp · 2025-04-14T19:02:00 1744657320

I also use this! like I wanted a backup of my device once to my phones when my system was messed up.

and I used this. Though I would prefer a way to keep it downloading from where it left because this method ISNT reliable for 40 gigs transfer

I am also wondering about this comment in the gist which was linked (gist.github.com/willurd/5720255) by olejorgenb which is

Limiting request to a certain interface (eg.: do not allow request from the network)

python -m http.server --bind 127.0.0.1

Like what does that really do? Maybe its also nice, IDK?

bsimpson · 2025-04-14T19:19:15 1744658355

127.0.0.1 means "self" in IP. Presumably that means that it if you browse to your IP address from your computer it will work, but from your phone it will not.

I usually do the opposite - 0.0.0.0 - which allows connections from any device.