Miniserve is a simple and easy-to-use file-sharing tool that allows you to share files and directories over the internet. Here's a quick guide on how to install Miniserve on Arch Linux.
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
To install Miniserve, we need some dependencies:
curlgitTo install these dependencies, run the following command:
sudo pacman -S curl git
Once you have the dependencies installed, you can proceed with installing Miniserve itself:
Clone the Miniserve repository:
git clone https://github.com/svenstaro/miniserve.git
Open the terminal and navigate to the cloned directory:
cd miniserve
Run the following command to compile the binary:
cargo build --release
Copy the binary to your $PATH:
sudo cp target/release/miniserve /usr/local/bin/
Verify that the installation was successful by running miniserve --version.
You can start using Miniserve by running the miniserve command followed by the directory you want to share:
miniserve /path/to/my/directory
This will start a local web server at http://localhost:8080. You can access this server from any other device connected to the same network by visiting your machine's IP address followed by the port number:
http://<your_machine_ip>:8080
In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing Miniserve on Arch Linux. With Miniserve, you can easily share files and directories over the internet without having to worry about complex settings or configurations.
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