TinyWeb is a simple HTTP web server written in C that handles basic HTTP requests on port 80 and serves static files from a configurable directory (./webroot).
It’s perfect for learning and experimenting with sockets, file handling, and network programming in C.

• Handles HTTP GET requests on port 80
• Serves static files from the webroot directory
• Supports sequential multiple connections
• Returns 404 responses for missing files
• Minimalistic, straightforward, and easy-to-understand implementation

• Compatible C compiler (gcc, clang)
• Unix-like system (Linux, macOS) recommended
• Network configured to allow connections on port 80

Clone the repository and compile:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/tinyweb.git
cd tinyweb
gcc -o tinyweb tinyweb.c

Run the server as root (port 80 requires elevated privileges):

sudo ./tinyweb

The server will start listening for HTTP connections on port 80. Place your HTML files and other resources inside the webroot folder.

Open your browser and visit:

http://localhost

You should see the index.html file served from the webroot directory. If it does not exist, a 404 response will be returned.

• Change the port and root directory by editing the macros at the top of main.c.
• Add support for multiple MIME types for different file extensions.
• Implement threading for concurrent connections.

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repo, add your feature or fix, and submit a Pull Request.

Miguel Araújo Julio LinkedIn | GitHub | [email protected]

Thank you for checking out TinyWeb! Feel free to reach out with questions, suggestions, or collaboration ideas.