http-server-upload

Start an HTTP server on the default port to upload files to the current directory

$ http-server-upload

$ MAX_FILE_SIZE=[size_in_megabytes] http-server-upload

$ PORT=[port] http-server-upload

$ UPLOAD_DIR=[path/to/directory] http-server-upload

$ UPLOAD_TMP_DIR=[path/to/directory] http-server-upload

$ TOKEN=[secret] http-server-upload

http-server-upload [options]

-p
    Specifies the port number to listen on. Defaults to 8080.

-d
    Specifies the directory to serve files from and save uploads to. Defaults to the current directory.

-i
    Specifies the network interface to listen on. Defaults to all interfaces.

-s
    Enables silent mode, suppressing console output.

-h, --help
    Displays help information.

--version
    Displays the version number.

The `http-server-upload` command is a Node.js package that provides a straightforward way to set up a basic HTTP server capable of handling file uploads. It's incredibly useful for quickly creating a local server to receive files from other applications or devices. It doesn't require extensive configuration and offers a minimal interface. Typically used for testing purposes or in situations where a simple file upload endpoint is needed without the complexity of a full-fledged web server framework. The server runs in the current directory by default, serving files from and saving uploads to it. Note that security considerations are paramount when using this in production; `http-server-upload` is not designed for secure or high-traffic environments.

Security Warning: This tool is not designed for production use. It lacks security features and should only be used in trusted environments or for development/testing purposes. Do not expose this server to the public internet without proper security measures. File uploads are saved to the specified directory without any sanitization, which can lead to security vulnerabilities. Consider using more robust and secure solutions for production deployments.
Uploads can overwrite existing files.

The `http-server-upload` command can be installed globally using npm: `npm install -g http-server-upload`. This makes the command available from anywhere in your terminal.

To start a server on port 9000 serving files from the `public` directory, use the command: `http-server-upload -p 9000 -d public`. Uploaded files will be saved to the `public` directory as well.

This tool relies on Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) to be installed on your system. Ensure you have a compatible version of Node.js installed before attempting to install and use `http-server-upload`.

The `http-server-upload` package is a relatively modern creation, arising from the need for simple, lightweight file upload servers during development and testing workflows. It's typically implemented using Node.js and distributed through npm. Its usage has grown alongside the increasing adoption of Node.js in web development.

python3 -m http.server(1), nginx(8), apache2(8)