http-server: A Simple Static HTTP Server

http-server is a robust, zero-configuration command-line HTTP server designed for serving static files efficiently. Currently stable at version `14.1.1`, it has a reasonably active release cadence, addressing security vulnerabilities, adding new features, and dropping older Node.js support. Its key differentiators include ease of use via a simple CLI, support for HTTPS, automatic gzip/brotli compression, CORS headers, basic authentication, and proxying capabilities. It is suitable for local development, testing, and production environments, providing a quick way to serve content without complex setup. The project recently underwent a significant refactor by internalizing the `ecstatic` library's functionality, reducing external dependencies.