restify/node-restify

NotAuthorized when serving static files.

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#549 opened on Mar 5, 2014

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Description

I'm trying to serve a static index.html file and I think my code is correct but when I go to http://localhost/static I get:

{
  code: "NotAuthorized",
  message: "/static"
}

Is it an issue with the current changes that have been made to the static file serving JS or is it an issue with my code?

Route:

app.get(/\/static\/?.*/, restify.serveStatic({ 
    directory: "./",
    default: "index.html"
}));

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backendapi
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Node.js basicsrestify framework basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the serveStatic middleware in restify by examining the source code at lib/plugins/serveStatic.js. Check if authentication middleware is interfering with static file routes. Review the user's route regex and options for correctness. Look at the issue comments for any maintainer suggestions or workarounds. Reproduce the error locally with a minimal setup to determine if it's a bug or configuration issue.