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+# quickserv
+
+A quick HTTP server for when you have given up on life.
+
+`quickserv` serves `.` on port `3000`. Customizable with flags:
+
+```
+Usage of quickserv:
+  -dir string
+        directory to serve (default ".")
+  -port string
+        port to use (default "3000")
+```