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gohttpserver

Make a directory accessible over HTTP with uploads

File Sync & Storage ★ 2.8k stars Easy setup MIT

gohttpserver is a simple file server that makes a directory accessible over HTTP, with upload support, QR code generation, and access control. It is delivered as a single static binary.

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Key features

  • Single-binary HTTP file server
  • Upload and download support
  • QR codes for quick access

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)

Is gohttpserver secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for gohttpserver's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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