nginx-lua - Nginx 1.19+ with LUA support based on Alpine Linux, Amazon Linux, CentOS, Debian, Fedora and Ubuntu.
Docker images providing the latest Nginx with LuaJIT and additional Lua modules, built for multiple Linux distributions.
What is nginx-lua - Nginx 1.19+ with LUA support based on Alpine Linux, Amazon Linux, CentOS, Debian, Fedora and Ubuntu.?
Nginx Lua is a collection of Docker images that package the Nginx web server with built-in LuaJIT support and a suite of additional Lua modules. It solves the need for a lightweight, up-to-date containerized Nginx that can execute Lua scripts for dynamic content generation, complex routing, and real-time request processing directly within the server.
DevOps engineers, backend developers, and system administrators who need a performant, scriptable web server or reverse proxy in containerized environments, particularly those building APIs, microservices, or dynamic edge logic.
Developers choose this over building custom images because it provides rapid updates after Nginx releases, includes a curated set of production-ready Lua modules, supports multiple Linux distributions for flexibility, and maintains security best practices and minimal overhead.
Overview
Latest Nginx with LUA support based on AlmaLinux, Alpine Linux, Amazon Linux, Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding custom Lua logic to Nginx for request/response manipulation
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