Speedy, no-fuss serving of directories on a localhost webserver.
Publisher’s description
What is swerve?
swerve by SpikeHD is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.2, released on December 15, 2024. The version history goes back to May 2, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (SpikeHD/swerve) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Insomnia, Bruno and Yaak.
Project description on GitHub: “Speedy, no-fuss CLI webserver for testing/serving static files and directories.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: swerve is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is swerve safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
961473B9CB2FD27E5A3F7E571F825427281FD86963E35AE2E6E06C069B4A011C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.2Latest | December 15, 2024 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.0 | May 2, 2024 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SpikeHD.swerve -eProgram files (.exe): swerve.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SpikeHD
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SpikeHD/swerve
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.7.2
- Released
- December 15, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 2, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SpikeHD.swerve
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is swerve free?
Yes. swerve is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is swerve safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install swerve with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does swerve run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of swerve?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 2, 2024.
Can I use swerve without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to swerve?
Insomnia, Bruno, Yaak, RenderDoc and HTTPie. The alternatives page compares them.
