“Databall” is a minimal web application that serves as a network redirect utility. The application consists of a single HTML file that automatically redirects visitors to a local IP address, suggesting it may be used for development, testing, or local network application access. This simple but functional redirect mechanism demonstrates basic HTML meta refresh functionality.
databall/
└── index.html # Single-file redirect application
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://your-ip-address" />
</head>
<body>
</body>
</html>
0 second delay for instant redirecthttp://your-ip-address indicates configuration neededThe application requires manual configuration to replace the placeholder:
<!-- Current placeholder -->
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://your-ip-address" />
<!-- Example configured versions -->
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://192.168.1.100" />
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://10.0.0.50:8080" />
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://localhost:3000" />
http://localhost:PORThttp://192.168.x.x or http://10.x.x.xhttp://172.x.x.x<script>
window.location.href = "http://your-ip-address";
</script>
Redirect 301 / http://your-ip-address
return 301 http://your-ip-address;
HTTP/1.1 302 Found
Location: http://your-ip-address
Databall represents a fundamental but effective web redirect utility that demonstrates the simplicity and power of basic HTML functionality. While minimal in implementation, it serves as a practical tool for network navigation and development workflows.
Technical Rating: 6.5/10
The application successfully accomplishes its core purpose of providing immediate redirection, making it valuable for development and network administration scenarios where quick access to local services is needed.