nginx
High-performance web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer.
Why it is included
Proven at massive scale with a huge knowledge base—watch vendor/fork dynamics in packaging.
Best for
TLS termination, static serving, reverse proxying to apps.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
HTTP server alternative to Microsoft IIS, paid support bundles around Apache, and some hardware load balancers.
Strengths
- Performance
- Flexible configuration
Limitations
- Complex configs can sprawl
Good alternatives
Caddy · Apache HTTP Server
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