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# Nginx vHost Templates: Basic vs. WebSocket (ws_generic)
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This directory provides two Nginx server templates for reverse proxying Dockerized applications behind Nginx:
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- `basic.conf.j2`
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- `ws_generic.conf.j2`
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---
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## When to Use Which Template?
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### 1. `basic.conf.j2`
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**Use this template for standard HTTP/S applications.**
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It is optimized for typical web applications (e.g., static sites, PHP, Node.js, Django, etc.) that do **not** require persistent, bidirectional WebSocket connections.
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- **Features:**
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- HTTP/2 support, TLS/SSL integration
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- Reverse proxy with buffering enabled (`proxy_buffering on`)
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- Allows advanced content filtering (e.g., via Lua body/headers)
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- Suitable for most REST APIs, web frontends, and admin panels
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- **Pros:**
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- Enables HTML/body manipulation (for injecting snippets, analytics, CSP, etc.)
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- Optimized for efficient caching and GZIP compression
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- Good default for "normal" web traffic
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- **Cons:**
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- **Not** suitable for WebSocket endpoints (buffering can break WS)
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- Slightly more latency for streaming data due to buffering
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---
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### 2. `ws_generic.conf.j2`
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**Use this template for applications requiring WebSocket support.**
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Designed for services (e.g., chat servers, real-time dashboards) needing fast, persistent connections using the WebSocket protocol.
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- **Features:**
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- WebSocket-aware: `proxy_buffering off`, special upgrade headers
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- Supports standard HTTP/S traffic alongside WebSockets
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- Proper handling of connection upgrades and protocol switching
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- **Pros:**
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- Required for all WebSocket endpoints
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- Allows instant, low-latency bidirectional traffic
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- Prevents data loss or connection drops due to proxy buffering
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- **Cons:**
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- Disables body/content filtering and response manipulation
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- No buffering means less effective for caching/optimization
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- Not suitable for scenarios requiring Lua/JS content injection
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---
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## Summary Table
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| Use Case | Template | Buffering | WebSocket? | Can Filter Content? |
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|--------------------------|---------------------|-----------|------------|--------------------|
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| Static/Classic Website | `basic.conf.j2` | On | No | Yes |
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| REST API | `basic.conf.j2` | On | No | Yes |
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| Real-Time Chat/App | `ws_generic.conf.j2`| Off | Yes | No |
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| Dashboard w/Live Data | `ws_generic.conf.j2`| Off | Yes | No |
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| Needs HTML Injection | `basic.conf.j2` | On | No | Yes |
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## Good to Know
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- **Never enable buffering for true WebSocket connections!**
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Use `proxy_buffering off;` (as in `ws_generic.conf.j2`) or connections may fail.
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- For most classic web applications, use the **basic template**.
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- For apps where you want to inject or modify HTML (e.g., analytics scripts), **only the basic template** supports this.
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## Author & Project
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By [Kevin Veen-Birkenbach](https://www.veen.world)
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Part of the [Infinito.Nexus Project](https://s.infinito.nexus/code)
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Licensed under the [Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License](https://s.infinito.nexus/license)
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