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h5ai

Modern HTTP web server index for browsing files

File Sync & Storage ★ 6.1k stars Easy setup MIT

h5ai is a modern file indexer for HTTP web servers that provides a polished directory listing with previews, search, and multiple view modes. It enhances browsing of shared file directories.

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Key features

  • Polished directory listings
  • File previews and search
  • Multiple view modes

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 6.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript

Is h5ai secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for h5ai'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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