HarperFast/harper

static file handler should have configurable index.html

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#296 opened on Mar 29, 2026

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good first issue

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Description

The static file handler is currently hard-coded to use index.html as the index file, but would be nice to make this configurable.

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Research direction
Identify the static file handler code, add a configurable index file option, and update related tests.
Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Node.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75