Node.js - What is the best way to display directory content using Express.js?

You can use project made by our contributor:

https://github.com/dirask/dirask-tutorials/tree/master/dirask-tutorials-nodejs/directory-browser

Note: version with password protection is avaialble here.

Screenshot:

Installation + Running:

1. install Node.js v16
   Choose one option: Debian/Ubuntu, Windows v1, Windows v2
2. copy project to your computer/server
3. install dependecies and build application using Bash script:

   ./build-app.sh

   Note: check this article to know how to install Bash under Windows.

4. configure SHARED_DIRECTORY_PATH located in backend/.env file,
5. paste own certificates to backend/ directory or generate new one using:

   openssl.exe req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem -days 365 -nodes -subj '/CN=localhost'

   Note: certificate and his private key are stored in cert.pem and key.pem files.

6. run application using Bash script:

   ./run-app.sh

Note: you can check README.md file also.