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Armor is an uncomplicated, modern HTTP server developed by LabStack LLC and distributed as a single, lightweight Windows executable. Currently at version 0.4.14—the first and only release so far—the software is positioned in the Web Servers / Development Tools category and is designed for developers who need a zero-configuration yet production-ready way to serve static sites, single-page applications, or micro-service proxies on Microsoft Windows. Because it ships as a portable binary with no external dependencies, Armor can be launched from any folder simply by double-clicking or invoking it from the command line, instantly exposing the working directory over HTTP with sensible security headers, optional directory listing, automatic MIME-type detection, and built-in TLS via self-signed certificates. Typical use cases include local front-end prototyping, sharing build artifacts across an office network, serving documentation during CI pipelines, or acting as a minimal origin behind a reverse proxy in small production deployments. The server supports custom port binding, basic authentication, CORS tuning, and fallback-to-index routing for client-side routers, all controlled through concise command-line flags instead of configuration files. Despite its deliberate simplicity, Armor provides gzip compression, request logging, and graceful shutdown hooks that make it suitable for integration into automated test suites or containerized workflows. LabStack LLC publishes the executable under an open-source license, ensuring transparency and allowing community contributions while keeping the feature set focused on reliability rather than bloat. Armor is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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