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TinyHost

A simple, focused local web server for macOS.

TinyHost app interface showing a simple, clean macOS window

Everything you need, nothing you don't

TinyHost focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well: serving your static files locally.

Instant startup

Server starts in milliseconds. No configuration files, no terminal commands.

Simple interface

Clean, native macOS design. Choose a folder, click start, you're done.

Local only

Your files stay on your machine. Access via localhost only.

Multiple servers Coming soon

Run multiple servers simultaneously on different ports.

Directory browsing

Automatic directory listing when no index file is found.

Native app

Built specifically for macOS using native frameworks.

Perfect for testing websites

Testing static sites, debugging web projects or previewing HTML files. TinyHost gets out of your way so you can focus on building.

HTML/CSS/JS Static Sites Frontend Development Quick Testing

Ready to get started?

Download TinyHost and start serving files in seconds.

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Requires macOS 13.5 or later