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darkhttpd vs http-server: catalog facts
darkhttpd	http-server
Free Free software under the ISC license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Command line	Command line
Runs as a standalone binary with no configuration files Supports directory listings and partial content requests	Serves a directory with a simple command Can run through npx without a global install
Serves static content only and has no CGI support Listed platform support covers Unix-like systems	Requires Node.js or an installation method such as Homebrew
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: ISC	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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