LAN Media Server

Lightweight HTTP file server for sharing agent-generated media (screenshots, images, documents) with users on the local network.

Why

Many AI assistant channels (webchat, CLI, SSH) can't display inline images. This skill solves that by serving files over HTTP on your LAN — drop a file, send a link.

Quick Start

CODEBLOCK0

This creates the shared directory, installs the server script, creates a systemd user service, and starts it.

Default config:

• - Port: INLINECODE0
• Serve directory: INLINECODE1
• Accessible at: INLINECODE2

Override with environment variables:
CODEBLOCK1

Usage Pattern

When you need to show an image or file to the user:

1. 1. Save/copy the file to the shared media directory
2. Send the user a link: INLINECODE3

Example for browser screenshots:
CODEBLOCK2

Use descriptive filenames — the directory is flat and user-visible.

Management

CODEBLOCK3

Security Notes

• - Serves files only on LAN (0.0.0.0 but typically behind NAT)
• No authentication — don't put sensitive files in the shared directory
• Path traversal is blocked (files must be under MEDIA_ROOT)
• No directory listing — must know the exact filename