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# darkhttpd

> Darkhttpd web server.
> More information: <https://unix4lyfe.org/darkhttpd>.

- Start server serving the specified document root:

`darkhttpd {{path/to/docroot}}`

- Start server on specified port (port 8080 by default if running as non-root user):

`darkhttpd {{path/to/docroot}} --port {{port}}`

- Listen only on specified IP address (by default, the server listens on all interfaces):

`darkhttpd {{path/to/docroot}} --addr {{ip_address}}`
