# Serve

> Use this skill when the user wants to serve static files via HTTP.

- Skill: `javimosch/serve` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/serve`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/serve/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/serve

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# Serve Plugin

Static file serving and directory listing. Production-ready static file server.

## Commands

### File Serving
- `serve directory serve` — Serve a directory as static HTTP server

## Usage Examples
- "serve directory serve --path ./public"
- "serve directory serve --path ./public --port 8080"

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g serve
```

## Examples

```bash
# Serve current directory
serve

# Serve specific directory
serve ./public

# Serve on custom port
serve -p 8080

# SPA mode (rewrites all requests to index.html)
serve -s

# Disable caching
serve -n

# Open browser automatically
serve -o

# Custom listen address
serve -l tcp://0.0.0.0:3000

# Set custom headers
serve -h '{"Access-Control-Allow-Origin": "*"}'

# Enable CORS
serve -c
```

## Key Features
- Production-ready static file server
- SPA support with --single flag
- Directory listing
- CORS support
- Custom headers
- Automatic browser opening
- Caching control
- Zero-configuration