Caddy
HTTP server with automatic HTTPS, config ergonomics, and extensible plugins.
Why it is included
Low-friction TLS for small sites and internal services; healthy OSS velocity.
Best for
Reverse proxies, static sites, and homelab TLS without cert busywork.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Web/reverse-proxy alternative to Microsoft IIS, nginx Plus-style automation, and hardware ADCs for many TLS-terminated sites.
Strengths
- Automatic HTTPS
- Simple configs
- Plugins
Limitations
- Very advanced edge cases may still need nginx tuning
Good alternatives
nginx · Traefik
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