ZEROSERVE: ZERO-CONFIG WEB SERVER WITH EBPF SCRIPTING

Zeroserve is a minimalist web server that removes the need for traditional configuration files. Instead, developers can write server logic in eBPF programs that run in the kernel, handling requests and routing without leaving the kernel space. The project taps into eBPF's capabilities for kernel-level programmability, typically used for performance monitoring and debugging. By extending this to web server functionality, Zeroserve offers a different approach to server customization—one that keeps execution overhead low by avoiding user-space context switches. The server targets developers seeking simpler deployment workflows and those interested in exploring eBPF beyond observability use cases. Zeroserve's zero-config design means less boilerplate and fewer moving parts in the deployment pipeline. The project generated 129 points and 33 comments on Hacker News, indicating early developer interest in this unconventional approach to web server design.