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VServer: Share Files Easily on Linux and Android

Hazem Abbas

Feb 25, 2024 — 2 min read

What is VServer?

VServer is a free and open-source simple HTTP server made in Vala, useful for sharing files quickly and easily. It allows users to access files, such as a movie, on their mobile device by starting VServer on their computer and navigating to the provided link.

It is inspired in the popular Python SimpleHTTPServer.

Features

Simple HTTP server for quick and easy file sharing
Enables users to access files on their mobile device
Provides ability to open an HTTP server in a desired folder
Easy sharing of files such as movies from computer to mobile device
Clean and minimalist GUI for starting an HTTP server
Command line options for starting an HTTP server through the console
Ability to choose the port for the server through the GUI
Share files easily with QR Code

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GPL-3.0 License

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