🚀 Go-FileServer: A Lightweight HTTP File Server

Welcome to Go-FileServer, a nifty and efficient HTTP file server written in Go! It is tailored to be both powerful and user-friendly. Whether you're a developer, sysadmin, or just someone who loves toying around with servers, you'll find Go-FileServer both practical and fun to use! 🌟

Features

• 🌐 Serve Files Over HTTP: Quickly serve files from any directory.
• 🔌 Optional Public Access: Choose between local or public access.
• 🔐 CORS Support: Easily configure CORS settings for cross-origin resource sharing.
• 🌍 Auto Open in Browser: Launch the server and view in a browser with a single command.
• 🔍 Flexible Port Configuration: Choose your desired port.
• 👨‍💻 Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Getting Started

Just start a Gitpod workspace by clicking the button below:

Usage

Run the server with default settings:

go run main.go

Advanced Usage:

go run main.go -port=8080 -public=true -cors-allow="https://<your-domain-url>.com" -open

Flags:

• -port: Set the port number (default: 8000).
• -public: Listen on all interfaces (default: listens only on localhost).
• -cors-allow: Set CORS allowed origins.
• -open: Automatically open in the default web browser.

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.