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serve vs http-server: catalog facts
serve	http-server
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Command line	Command line
Serves static files and sites over HTTP Supports single-page applications	Serves a directory with a simple command Can run through npx without a global install
Serves static content rather than running an application backend	Requires Node.js or an installation method such as Homebrew
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	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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