serve-index is a Node.js module that provides an automatically generated index of files for a given directory, serving it via HTTP. Useful for static file servers, serve-index enhances directory browsing by presenting a user-friendly HTML page. It lists files and subdirectories, often alongside file sizes and modification dates, improving navigation within static content without manual index page creation. It is easily integrated as middleware into Express.js or other compatible frameworks.
The serve-index npm package had frequent releases in 2014 and 2015, with multiple versions each month. Release frequency decreased significantly after 2015, with occasional releases in 2016 and 2017. Since September 2017, there have been no new versions published. The project appears to be inactive regarding new releases.
Serve-index npm package downloads show a generally upward trend from March 2024 to July 2025 peaking at over 64 million. August 2025 downloads are significantly lower, but the month is not yet complete. Overall, the package maintains high popularity with consistent monthly downloads.
