Caddy

Web server with automatic HTTPS.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Fast and easy to configure. Sets up HTTPS for public domains automatically using Let’s Encrypt. Can also be a reverse proxy. Configuration via a simple text file and/or via a JSON API so it can be managed programmatically. Has OpenTelemetry & Prometheus integrations. Open source and provided as a static binary for every platform (written in Go).

Tradeoffs

Requires a bit more work to get local HTTPS working, but that’s just due to how the custom root CA needs to be explicitly installed and trusted.

Is Caddy a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-08-24. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need a web server with automatic HTTPS and programmable configuration

Why consider it

It sets up HTTPS for public domains automatically using Let’s Encrypt

Keep in mind

It requires extra work to get local HTTPS working

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