Miniserve is a minimalist HTTP server that can be used to share files quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install and use Miniserve on the latest version of NixOS operating system.
The first step is to install the latest version of NixOS operating system on your machine. You can download the latest version from the official website [https://nixos.org/]. Next, follow the installation instructions provided on the website to complete the installation.
Once NixOS is installed on your machine, the next step is to update the package manager. Open the terminal and type:
$ sudo nix-channel --update
$ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nix
To install Miniserve, open the terminal and type:
$ sudo nix-env -i miniserve
This command will install Miniserve on your machine.
To start Miniserve, open the terminal and type:
$ miniserve
By default, Miniserve will serve files from the current directory. If you want to serve files from a specific directory, you can specify the directory as follows:
$ miniserve /path/to/directory
This command will start Miniserve and serve files from the specified directory.
Once Miniserve is started, you can access it using any web browser. Open your web browser and type the following URL:
http://localhost:8080
This URL will take you to the Miniserve homepage where you can access the files that have been shared.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and use Miniserve on the latest version of NixOS operating system. With Miniserve, you can quickly and easily share files with others on your local network.
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