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 [directory] [options]

directory
    Specifies the root directory from which to serve files. If omitted, the current working directory is typically used.

--port PORT, -p PORT
    Sets the TCP port on which the server will listen for incoming connections. Default is often 8080 or 8000.

--host HOST, -a HOST
    Specifies the IP address or hostname for the server to bind to. Default is often 0.0.0.0 (all interfaces) or 127.0.0.1 (localhost).

--upload
    Explicitly enables the file upload feature. In some implementations, this might be implied by the command name or enabled by default.

--username USER, --password PASS
    Configures basic authentication for accessing the server and/or the upload functionality, requiring a username and password.

--cors
    Enables Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) headers, allowing requests from different origins.

--ssl CERT_FILE KEY_FILE
    Enables HTTPS/SSL, requiring paths to a SSL certificate file and its corresponding key file.

--help, -h
    Displays a help message with available command-line options and usage instructions.

The http-server-upload command typically refers to a lightweight, zero-configuration command-line HTTP server designed for quick setup and operation. Its primary function is to serve static files from a specified directory, making it ideal for local development, rapid prototyping, or temporary file sharing over a network.

A key distinguishing feature, as indicated by its name, is the built-in file upload capability. This often manifests as a web interface (e.g., an HTML form) accessible via a web browser, allowing users to conveniently upload new files to the server's designated directory directly through the browser. Unlike full-fledged web servers such as Apache or Nginx, http-server-upload aims for simplicity, offering a straightforward way to get a web server running with minimal effort. It typically supports options for specifying the listening port, host address, and the root directory for serving content, along with potential features like basic authentication for securing uploads. It's generally not intended for production environments due to its focus on simplicity over advanced features, scalability, or robust security measures.

This command typically refers to a third-party utility or script and is not a standard part of most Linux distributions' core utilities.
It is generally not designed for high-performance, large-scale, or production environments due to its simplicity and focus on quick deployment.
Use the upload feature with caution, especially on publicly accessible networks, as improper configuration could lead to unauthorized file uploads or overwrites.

http-server-upload is often installed via package managers specific to programming language ecosystems, such as Node.js's npm (npm install -g http-server-upload) or Python's pip (pip install http-server-upload), or by directly downloading and running a script.

This command is commonly used for quickly sharing files on a local network, serving web application builds during development, testing web components locally, or providing a temporary means for others to upload files to your machine without complex server setup.

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