Wd-40, a static webserver with automatic hot-reloads

In plain words

WD-40 is a static webserver that automatically reloads web pages when files change. It works by injecting a WebSocket script that monitors the file system for updates using the OS's native file notification system. The tool is designed for developers working with vanilla JavaScript who want to avoid manually refreshing their browser during development, bringing hot-reload functionality typically found in modern frameworks to static site development.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Web-Development 41, a static web server with live-reload - baalimago/wd-41

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