light-server

A lightweight CLI static HTTP server with file-watching, custom command execution and live-reload capabilities. Version 2.9.1 (latest as of 2023) is a stable release with no active development cadence; last published 5 years ago. Key differentiators against alternatives like BrowserSync: minimal dependencies (~100KB vs >50MB), no build tool integration required, CLI-only usage designed for npm scripts, and built-in live reload with CSS injection without browser plugins. Supports HTTP/2, proxy, SPA history API fallback, and negative glob patterns. Best suited for static site development needing simple server + reload.