WebServ

A lightweight and user-friendly HTTP server written in Go that allows you to serve files from the current directory. With customizable ports and simple installation, WebServ is the perfect tool for quick and efficient file serving.

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Features

• Simple to Use: Serve files from the current directory with a single command.
• Customizable Port: Change the port easily using the -port flag.
• Port Persistence: Remembers your last used port for convenience.
• Graceful Shutdown: Close the server with CTRL+C.
• Cross-Platform: Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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Installation

Install WebServ directly from GitHub using go install:

go install github.com/fernstedt/webserv@latest

Ensure your GOPATH/bin is in your PATH to use webserv globally. If not, you can add it with:

export PATH=$PATH:$(go env GOPATH)/bin

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Usage

Start the Server

Run WebServ with the default port (8080):

webserv

Specify a Custom Port

Set a custom port (e.g., 9090):

webserv -port=9090

The server will remember this port for future runs.

Access the Server

Once running, you can access the server in your browser:

http://<your-ip>:<port>/

For example:

http://192.168.1.100:8080/

Stop the Server

Press CTRL+C in the terminal to stop the server gracefully.

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Example Output

When running the server, you will see:

Serving HTTP on 192.168.1.100 port 8080 (http://192.168.1.100:8080/)

Run webserv with -port <port> to select any port.
(Close with CTRL+C)

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Development

Clone the Repository

To contribute or modify the project, clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/fernstedt/webserv.git
cd webserv

Build the Binary

Build the project locally:

go build -o webserv

Run the binary:

./webserv

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request for bug fixes, improvements, or new features.

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