How to Install MiniServe on Windows 10

MiniServe is a lightweight tool for serving files and directories over HTTP. It is written in Rust and can be used on multiple operating systems, including Windows 10. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install MiniServe on your Windows 10 PC.

Prerequisites

Before installing MiniServe, ensure that you have the following requirements:

  • A Windows 10 PC
  • Rust and Cargo installed on your system
  • A stable internet connection

Installation Steps

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to the MiniServe GitHub page.

  2. Click on the green Code button and choose Download ZIP to download the MiniServe source code.

  3. Extract the zip file to your preferred location on your Windows 10 PC.

  4. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows + R keys and typing cmd in the Run dialog box. Press Enter to launch the Command Prompt.

  5. In the Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where the extracted MiniServe files are located. You can use the cd command to change directories.

  6. Once you are in the MiniServe directory, run the following command to install the tool:

cargo install --path .
  1. Wait for the installation process to complete. Once done, you can now run MiniServe by running the following command on the Command Prompt:
miniserve
  1. To serve a file or directory using MiniServe, navigate to the folder containing the file/directory and run the miniserve command. The tool will start serving your files on http://localhost:8080/ by default.

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you can easily install and start using MiniServe on your Windows 10 PC. MiniServe provides a quick and easy way to serve files over HTTP, making it an essential tool for developers and webmasters.