code share: My Spontaneous HTTP-Server

(Yes, I know, VSCode includes the wonderful Live Server)

Here is my gaffer tape and spray foam solution that allows you to start your HTTP server couch potato style:

Ingredients:

• shell,
• zenity
• netstat
• docker (trinitronx/python-simplehttpserver)
• pwgen

Directions:

1. ask for directory
2. check for currently used ports
3. randomly select a nice free port
4. generate a unique container name
5. serve your directory via a HTTP-server
6. show link to address with option to close server

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