java-http is a lightweight, open-source HTTP server for Java that requires no external dependencies, offering a streamlined and efficient alternative to traditional Java web servers like Apache Tomcat and Netty. Designed to feel native to the Java Development Kit (JDK), it allows developers to create HTTP servers with minimal configuration, offering a straightforward API for binding listeners and defining handlers. By making the application itself the entry point, rather than deploying into a container, java-http provides developers with complete control over startup processes and environment configurations. The library's zero-dependency approach minimizes the risk of version conflicts and security vulnerabilities while its high performance, capable of handling 120,000 requests per second, ensures that the HTTP layer will not be a bottleneck in applications. Recent updates include the adoption of virtual threads from Java 21's Project Loom, which simplify code maintenance and improve performance, particularly in thread-constrained environments. Although it may not yet have the widespread adoption of its more established counterparts, java-http is already battle-tested in production settings, offering a reliable and efficient foundation for building modern Java web applications.