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+# DHL - Simple HTTP/HTTPS Mock Server
+
+DHL is a lightweight, configurable HTTP/HTTPS mock server built with Rust and Axum. It allows you to define multiple routes that return static JSON responses from files.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Live Configuration Reloading**: Changes to `config.json` (routes, status codes, etc.) and response files are applied immediately without restarting the server.
+- **Multi-Route Support**: Define as many paths as you need.
+- **JSON Response Files**: Responses are loaded from external JSON files.
+- **Request Logging**: Detailed logging of incoming requests, including methods, paths, and headers.
+- **Header Masking**: Sensitive headers like `Authorization` can be masked in logs.
+- **HTTPS/TLS Support**: Optional TLS support for secure connections.
+- **Automatic Default Generation**: Creates default configuration and response files if they are missing.
+- **Custom 404 Handler**: Returns a standard `{"error": "Not Found"}` JSON for unknown paths.
+
+## Configuration (`config.json`)
+
+The server is configured via a `config.json` file in the root directory.
+
+### Example Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "host": "127.0.0.1",
+  "port": 3000,
+  "routes": [
+    {
+      "path": "/",
+      "response_file": "response.json",
+      "status_code": 200
+    },
+    {
+      "path": "/api/status",
+      "response_file": "status.json",
+      "status_code": 201
+    }
+  ],
+  "masking": {
+    "enabled": true,
+    "headers": ["authorization", "x-api-key", "cookie"]
+  },
+  "tls": {
+    "enabled": false,
+    "cert_path": "cert.pem",
+    "key_path": "key.pem"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| `host` | String | The IP address to bind to (e.g., `127.0.0.1` or `0.0.0.0`). |
+| `port` | Number | The port to listen on. |
+| `routes` | Array | A list of route configuration objects (see below). |
+| `masking` | Object | Configuration for masking sensitive headers in logs. |
+| `tls` | Object | Configuration for HTTPS/TLS support. |
+
+#### Route Object
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| `path` | String | The URL path (e.g., `/` or `/api/data`). |
+| `response_file` | String | Path to the JSON file containing the response body. |
+| `status_code` | Number | The HTTP status code to return (e.g., `200`, `201`, `400`). |
+
+#### Masking Object
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| `enabled` | Boolean | Whether to enable header masking. |
+| `headers` | Array | List of header names (case-insensitive) to mask in the logs. |
+
+#### TLS Object
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+| :--- | :--- | :--- |
+| `enabled` | Boolean | Whether to enable HTTPS. |
+| `cert_path` | String | Path to the PEM-encoded TLS certificate file. |
+| `key_path` | String | Path to the PEM-encoded TLS private key file. |
+
+## Usage
+
+### Running Locally
+
+Ensure you have [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) installed.
+
+```bash
+cargo run
+```
+
+### Building for Release
+
+```bash
+cargo build --release
+```
+
+### CI/CD
+
+This project includes a Gitea Actions workflow that automatically builds the binary when a version tag (e.g., `v1.0.0`) is pushed to the repository.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+The code is modularized for better maintainability:
+
+- `src/main.rs`: Entry point and server initialization.
+- `src/config.rs`: Configuration loading and structures.
+- `src/handlers.rs`: Route handling logic and fallback.
+- `src/middleware.rs`: Request logging middleware.
+- `src/state.rs`: Shared application state.