How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Web Server on Wi-Fi

Short answer: Localhost Web Server & Files turns an iPhone or iPad into a small web server on your Wi-Fi network. Any browser on the same network can open the address it shows, to send you files or to view a site served from your phone.

File Drop

Start a File Drop and any phone, tablet or computer on your Wi-Fi can open the page and send files to your device. Nothing leaves your network: no cable, no account, no cloud service. Scan the QR code to open the page on another device.

Serve a folder as a website

Import a folder of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, or write one in the built-in editor. HostPilot serves it like a real web server, with index.html auto-serve, live reload, single-page-app fallback for React, Vue and Angular builds, range requests so video seeks, custom 404 pages, CORS headers and gzip.

Request inspector

Point a webhook or API client at your device and watch requests arrive with method, path, headers and body.

FAQ

Can I send files from my laptop to my iPhone without a cable? Yes, with File Drop on the same Wi-Fi.

Can I test a webhook on my phone? Yes, the request inspector captures each request.

Does it need the internet? Only your local network.

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Is there a free Markdown editor for Android?

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Can I edit Markdown from my phone on a desktop browser?

Markdown Editor & MD Viewer includes a Live Server: your phone hosts the document over Wi-Fi and you edit it from any desktop browser with two-way live sync. The file never leaves your device.

Can I make Mermaid diagrams on Android?

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Can I turn Markdown into slides or a PDF on my phone?

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