Create an option to start server with directory listing

[nbluis]

Directory listing (like apache) is a good feature sometimes we have a directory with a lot of files.

When asked for a directory, instead of opening the default file (index.html), list all files and directories within it.

I think a html page to link each entry is a good idea.

PS: Just to be safe, should only be enabled via parameter not by default.

[pconerly]

+1 this would be awesome.

[pconerly]

If you haven't started on this, would you accept a pull request for it? I might write it out real quick.

[yanickrochon]

If you want to contribute, your PR should include these changes

1. command-line argument information (ex: -l, --directory-listing), in the file bin/static-server.js
2. StaticServer constructor options documentation and instance property (ex: this.directoryListing = true;)
3. Wrap current check in an IF block, checking the option
4. Implement the function.

Optionally, the renderer could also be a delegated function defaulting to a very basic directory listing renderer. For example :

server.directoryListingRenderer(req, res, file, stat);

This way, when used as a third party module, a function may be given to format the output to a predefined format.

My2cents

[nbluis]

Hello @pconerly.

Sorry about the delay, was on vacation in the last days. 😆

It will be great if you want to contribute. If you want to start implementation and ask for feedback before the pulll-request I will be happy to help.

Try to start the implementation using the tests to simplify validation and regression.

The tips above are great @yanickrochon, thank you.

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[nbluis]

Hi guys, thanks a lot for your help.

I decided to retire the project as I no longer have the time to maintain it.

If any of you are interested in making a fork, I'd be happy to mention it for others in the community to use.

More information about this in the README.