Running a webserver with a portable local webserver

Question

We are developing a webapp that requires a local web server. The problem is, we can't install anything on their machine for some reasons. Is there any alternative for this one?

Answer 1

I assume you are just searching a running http webserver which doesn't need to be extendable, if not the following won't apply for you.

If there is Java installed on that machine you can use one of the many "single-file-webservers" that are out there. For example: https://github.com/NanoHttpd/nanohttpd

Or: http://www.eclipse.org/jetty/

If you have Node.js running you will find even more, very simply and efficient solutions.

Answer 2

I think Nancy can do the trick for you.

Nancy