> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stoobly.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stoobly.com/core-concepts/mock-api/public-folder.md). # Public Folder ## What is the public folder? During mocking, files within the public folder will be served based on their relative file path. For example, given the following files: * `index.html` * `users/1.json` GET requests for `/` and `/index.html` will map to the file `index.html` . GET requests for `/users/1` and `/users/1.json` will map to `users/1.json` Based on the file extension, the file will also be served with a related conten type. For example: `/users/1` will set a response header of `Content-Type: application/json` ## Defaults Unless otherwise specified: * `status_code` defaults to 200 * Response header `Content-Type` will be inferred from the fixture file extension ## **Why use the public folder?** * Quick way to mock a request in the case where a specific response is difficult to record * Serve assets that otherwise should not be recorded --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.stoobly.com/core-concepts/mock-api/public-folder.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.