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Edit local files directly in the web browser!
https://github.com/jdbrinton/localwebeditor

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# LocalWebEditor.com

LocalWebEditor.com is a free web app provided by Open Source Propulsion Works, a US non-profit organization. This application allows users to edit files directly in their web browser using the `File System Access API`. No application installation is required. Further, there is no tracking, no ads, and no data collection. There is not even a server. This is a static web app.

## Introduction

LocalWebEditor.com is designed to be a versatile and user-friendly tool for web editing. Whether you are connected to the internet or working offline, this app provides a seamless experience for managing and editing your files.

## Using LocalWebEditor.com

You can use LocalWebEditor.com in two ways:

1. **Hosted App**: Simply visit [localwebeditor.com](http://localwebeditor.com) to start using the app without any installation.

2. **Download and Host Locally**: For offline operations, you can download the app and host it on your local server. This allows you to use all the features of LocalWebEditor.com without an internet connection.

## How to Host Locally

### Method 1: build from source

1. Clone the repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/localwebeditor.git
```

2. Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```

3. Start the development server:
```
npm start
```

4. Navigate to `http://localhost:9000` to access the app.

### Method 2: run the distribution

1. Clone the repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/localwebeditor.git
```

2. Install http-server app:
```
npm install -g http-server
```

3. Start the http-server:
```
http-server docs
```

4. Navigate to `http://localhost:8081` to access the app.

## Favicon Details

This favicon was generated using the following font:

- **Font Title**: Abel
- **Font Author**: Copyright (c) 2011, Matthew Desmond (http://www.madtype.com | [email protected]), with Reserved Font Name Abel.
- **Font Source**: [Download Abel Font](https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/abel/v18/MwQ5bhbm2POE6VhLPJp6qGI.ttf)
- **Font License**: SIL Open Font License, 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL))

- **Background**: Square
- **Background Color**: #000000
- **Text Color**: #ffffff
- **Font Variant**: Regular 400 Normal
- **Font Size**: 50