🚀 Laju Server

Instant, modern, and zero-configuration static file server.

Laju Server is a lightweight command-line tool that instantly turns any folder into a web server. It features a beautiful, modern UI for directory listings, automatic network discovery, and support for large file streaming.

Perfect for local development, sharing files over LAN, or testing static builds.

✨ Features

• 🎨 Modern UI: Beautiful, responsive directory listing with a clean interface.
• ⚡ Zero Config: Just run the command and your server is ready.
• 📁 Smart Listing:
  • SVG icons for different file types.
  • Sorts folders and files automatically.
  • One-click navigation and file downloads.
• 🌐 Network Ready: Automatically displays LAN IP addresses for easy sharing.
• 🚀 High Performance: Built on native Node.js APIs for optimal speed.
• 🔒 Secure: Built-in protection against directory traversal attacks.
• 📺 Media Friendly: Supports video/audio streaming (Range requests).

📦 Installation

You can run it directly using npx (recommended):

npx laju-server [folder]

Or install globally:

npm install -g laju-server

🛠 Usage

Basic Usage

Serve the current directory:

npx laju-server

Serve a specific folder:

npx laju-server ./my-project

Options

Serve on a specific port (default: 3000):

npx laju-server . -p 8080
# or
npx laju-server . --port 8080

🖥️ Preview

When you open a folder without an index.html, Laju Server presents a modern file explorer:

• Folders are shown with blue icons and navigation chevrons.
• Files have specific icons (Code, Image, Video, Archive, etc.) and direct download buttons.
• Header shows the current path clearly.
• Mobile Ready: Fully responsive design that works great on phones and tablets.

📝 Examples

🏠 Home File Sharing (Wi-Fi): Easily transfer files between computers on the same Wi-Fi network. Perfect for moving files from your PC to your laptop, phone, or tablet without using USB drives or the internet.

npx laju-server ~/Documents/Shared

Sharing a game folder over LAN:

npx laju-server /Volumes/Games

Result: Your friends can browse and download games from http://192.168.1.x:3000

Serving a static site on port 4000:

npx laju-server ./public --port 4000

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Repository: https://github.com/maulanashalihin/laju-server

📄 License

MIT © Maulana Shalihin