Wowonder Favicon Generator Documentation

A simple guide to hosting your own Favicon Generator.

Introduction

This document provides comprehensive instructions on how to set up a local web server to run the Wowonder Favicon Generator on different operating systems. This method allows you to use the generator without an internet connection and provides a secure, private environment for your projects. You will need a simple HTML file (the generator itself) and a command-line interface.

Step 1: Get the HTML File

First, you need the HTML file for the Wowonder Favicon Generator. You can either write it yourself or copy an existing one. Save this file as index.html in a new folder on your computer, for example, ~/wowonder-favicon.

Step 2: Run a Local Server

On Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

The easiest way to set up a server on Linux is by using Python's built-in HTTP server.

  1. Open your terminal.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you saved your file:
    cd ~/wowonder-favicon
  3. If you have Python 3 installed, run the following command:
    python3 -m http.server
  4. If you are still using Python 2, use this command instead:
    python -m SimpleHTTPServer
  5. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000. You should see the generator running.

On Windows

Python also provides a very straightforward way to run a local server on Windows. Ensure Python is installed and added to your system's PATH.

  1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell.
  2. Use the cd command to go to the directory with your index.html file:
    cd C:\path\to\your\wowonder-favicon
  3. Run the Python command to start the server:
    py -m http.server
  4. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8000. The generator will be live.

On Android Termux

Termux is a powerful terminal emulator that brings a Linux environment to Android. You can use it to host the generator directly from your phone.

  1. Install the Termux app from the Google Play Store or F-Droid.
  2. Open Termux and run the following commands to update and install Node.js (a great option for a local server):
    pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
    pkg install nodejs git -y
  3. Install the simple HTTP server globally:
    npm install -g http-server
  4. Navigate to the folder where you saved your file (you might need to use termux-setup-storage first to access external storage):
    cd /sdcard/Download/wowonder-favicon
  5. Start the server with the following command:
    http-server
  6. Open your browser on your phone and go to http://localhost:8080.