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http-server vs darkhttpd: catalog facts
http-server	darkhttpd
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free software under the ISC license.
Command line	Command line
Serves a directory with a simple command Can run through npx without a global install	Runs as a standalone binary with no configuration files Supports directory listings and partial content requests
Requires Node.js or an installation method such as Homebrew	Serves static content only and has no CGI support Listed platform support covers Unix-like systems
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: ISC
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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