static-server
static-server is a tool/package for serving static files over HTTP (e.g., for local development and simple static hosting), typically mapping a directory on disk to web URLs and providing basic file responses.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
Likely serves local files over HTTP with minimal security controls by default; TLS/auth are typically handled externally (reverse proxy). Security depends heavily on configuration (e.g., directory traversal protection, file exposure limits) and on the hosting environment.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
You need a lightweight static file server for local development or low-complexity environments.
Avoid When
You need strong security boundaries, fine-grained access control, or strict operational guarantees beyond basic static serving.
Use Cases
- • Serve a front-end build directory (HTML/CSS/JS) locally
- • Static documentation sites during development
- • Simple internal dashboards or prototypes that only need static assets
- • Previewing files before deploying to a real web host
Not For
- • Serving sensitive/private content without additional infrastructure
- • High-scale production hosting without a dedicated reverse proxy/CDN
- • Applications requiring server-side rendering, authentication, or complex API behavior
Interface
Authentication
No authentication interface was described for this package; static file servers are typically unauthenticated unless deployed behind a protected reverse proxy.
Pricing
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ If unauthenticated, agents must not expose sensitive directories to the public internet.
- ⚠ Path traversal protection is critical for any static file server; verify configuration if available.
- ⚠ For large directories, listing/caching behavior may affect performance; confirm defaults.
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-04-04.