Grunt HTTP Static Server

grunt-http-server is a Grunt task designed to serve static files from within a Grunt build process. It allows developers to quickly set up a local HTTP or HTTPS server for development and testing purposes. The package, currently at version 2.1.0 (last published in 2015), offers features such as serving files from a specified root directory, configurable ports and hosts, caching, directory listing, automatic index file serving, custom file extensions, and a proxying capability for requests not resolved locally. It also supports HTTPS with custom certificates and allows opening a browser automatically. Its primary differentiation lies in its integration with the Grunt ecosystem, providing a task-based approach to running a simple web server, unlike modern standalone CLI tools or bundler-specific development servers. The project has not seen updates since 2016, indicating it is no longer actively maintained.