ESP8266 07 hosting a local server (wiring)

[Deva_Rishi]

@y98

but when I disconnect the TX and RX from a ESP it stops working?

It shouldn't . Is that all you have disconnected ?

@y98

I just want to have a ESP hooked up to a power suply and nothing else.

That works normally. Just make sure that GPIO 0, 1 & 2 are not pulled to GND when you power up the esp. (and be a bit careful with 'hot-plugging', you may be statically charged yourself)