# HTTP Nu

> Use this skill when the user wants to spin up a lightweight HTTP server, serve static files, handle SSE, or prototype APIs with Nushell scripting.

- Skill: `javimosch/http-nu` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/http-nu`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/http-nu/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/http-nu

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# http-nu Plugin

Nushell-scriptable HTTP server with Datastar support, SSE, and reverse proxy.

## Commands

### Server
- `http-nu server start` — Start HTTP server with Nushell script handler

### Eval
- `http-nu eval run` — Evaluate a Nushell expression via http-nu

## Usage Examples
- "Start a quick HTTP server on port 3001"
- "Serve static files with Nushell handlers"
- "Create an SSE endpoint"

## Installation

```bash
cargo binstall http-nu
```

## Examples

```bash
# Start a simple server
http-nu :3001 -c '{|req| "Hello world"}'

# Serve from a file
http-nu :3001 ./serve.nu

# With watch mode (hot reload)
http-nu :3001 -w ./serve.nu

# Reverse proxy
http-nu :3001 --proxy http://localhost:8080
```

## Key Features
- Nushell-scriptable request handlers
- Datastar and SSE support
- Static file serving
- SQLite in-memory store
- TLS support
- Watch mode for development
- Reverse proxy capability