Lanx

A simple, zero-config static file server for Arturo

• What does this package do?
• How do I use it?
  • As a CLI tool
  • As a library
• Function Reference
• Contributing
• License

What does this package do?

Lanx is a minimal static file server for Arturo. Point it at a folder and it will serve its contents over HTTP - with automatic MIME type detection, directory listings, and index.html support; no configuration needed! 😉

How do I use it?

As a CLI tool

Just run it from any directory:

lanx              ; serves the current directory
lanx ./public     ; serves a specific folder

As a library

Embed it in your own Arturo project:

import'lanx!

server: to :lanx []!
server\root: "./public"
server\port: 8080
server\start

Tip
Drop an index.html in any folder to have it served automatically instead of the directory listing.

Function reference

:lanx type

start

Start the server using the configured root and port.

server: to :lanx []!
server\start

Contributing

All contributions/ideas/suggestions are 100% welcome!

Noticed something? Open an issue.
Want to add/fix something? Just make a PR and I'll be more than glad to merge it! 🚀

License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2026 Yanis Zafirópulos

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