Blog Local Preview Scripts

Usage

Windows Users

# Use default port 4000
serve.bat

# Or specify port
serve.bat 5000

macOS/Linux Users

# Give script execution permission
chmod +x serve.sh

# Use default port 4000
./serve.sh

# Or specify port
./serve.sh 5000

Requirements

  1. Ruby Environment
    • Windows: Download RubyInstaller
    • macOS: brew install ruby
    • Linux: Install Ruby using package manager
  2. Bundler 
    gem install bundler

Access URL

After successful startup, visit in browser:

  • Default: http://localhost:4000
  • Custom port: http://localhost:your-port-number

Stop Service

Press Ctrl+C in terminal to stop the preview server.

Notes

  • Ensure running scripts in project root directory
  • Scripts will automatically check and install dependencies
  • Support LAN access (binds to 0.0.0.0)
  • Browser will auto-refresh when files are modified