pyservx 3.0.2

A feature-rich Python HTTP server for file sharing with Apple iOS glass theme UI, real-time search, direct media downloads, permanent text clipboard, and dark/light themes.

PyServeX v3.0 – Advanced Python HTTP File Server

A feature-rich HTTP server for file sharing with a modern Apple iOS glass theme UI, animated background, real-time search, direct media downloads, permanent text clipboard, and dark/light themes.

by Parth Padhiyar (SubZ3r0-0x01)

🚀 What's New in v3.0

Apple iOS Glass Theme

• Glassmorphism Design - Beautiful translucent panels with backdrop blur
• Animated Background - Subtle network visualization with nodes and particles
• Translucent UI - All panels show animated background through glass effects
• Resizable Panels - Drag divider between file explorer and clipboard
• Theme Toggle - Persistent dark/light mode with smooth transitions

Enhanced Features

• Real-time Search - Instant file filtering as you type (no page refresh needed)
• Direct Media Downloads - Images, videos, and audio files download directly instead of opening in browser
• Permanent Text Clipboard - Persistent text area with auto-save functionality
• Improved File Icons - Visual file type indicators (📁 folders, 🖼️ images, 🎬 videos, etc.)

Installation

Install using pip:

pip install pyservx

Or use pipx for an isolated environment (recommended):

pipx install pyservx

Requires Python 3.6 or higher.

Usage

Run the server:

pyservx

Or with custom port:

pyservx --port 8080

• The server automatically creates a shared folder in your Downloads directory (PyServeX-Shared)
• Access the web interface at http://localhost:8088 (or your custom port)
• Share the local network URL (e.g., http://192.168.1.16:8088) with others on your WiFi
• Use Ctrl+C to stop the server

✨ Features

🎨 Modern UI (v3.0)

• Fixed Single-Page Layout - No scrolling, everything visible at once
• Split-Panel Design - File explorer and text clipboard side-by-side
• Real-time Search - Instant file filtering without page refresh
• Direct Media Downloads - Click images/videos to download directly
• Dark/Light Theme Toggle with persistent settings
• Responsive Design for desktop and mobile

📝 Text Clipboard (NEW in v3.0)

• Permanent Text Area - Persistent across page refreshes
• Auto-save Functionality - Saves content automatically as you type
• Manual Save/Clear - Explicit save and clear buttons
• Copy to System Clipboard - One-click copy to system clipboard
• Per-directory Storage - Different clipboard content for each folder

📁 File Management

• File and folder browsing with modern interface
• Download entire folders as ZIP files
• Upload multiple files simultaneously via drag-and-drop
• File Preview System for images, PDFs, videos, audio, and text
• Built-in Text Editor with syntax highlighting
• File Operations - Create, edit, delete files and folders

🔍 Search & Navigation

• Real-time Search - Filter files instantly as you type
• File Sorting by name, size, or date with visual indicators
• Breadcrumb Navigation for easy folder traversal
• File Type Icons for better visual organization

📊 Analytics & Tracking

• SQLite-based Analytics database
• Usage Tracking - Monitor file access, downloads, and uploads
• Popular Files tracking and usage patterns
• Client Information logging (IP, user agent)

🛡️ Security & Privacy

• Path Traversal Protection prevents unauthorized access
• Automated robots.txt to prevent search engine indexing
• Secure File Operations with proper validation

⚡ Performance Features

• Real-time Progress Tracking for uploads and downloads
• No File Size Restrictions - upload files of any size
• Chunked File Transfer for efficient large file handling
• Threaded Server for concurrent connections

🎯 Key Improvements in v3.0

1. Fixed Layout - No more endless scrolling, everything fits on one screen
2. Real-time Search - Search works instantly without page reloads
3. Direct Downloads - Media files download directly instead of opening in browser
4. Text Clipboard - Permanent text area for notes, code snippets, etc.
5. Better UX - Improved file icons, actions, and visual feedback

Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• Pillow library for image processing (automatically installed with pip)

License

MIT License