Config File Generator (Nginx, Webpack, .htaccess)

Quickly generate boilerplate for common configuration files like Nginx server blocks, Webpack configs, and .htaccess files to kickstart your project setup.

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# Basic Nginx server block for a static website
# Replace example.com with your domain and /var/www/html with your project's root directory.

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name example.com www.example.com;

    root /var/www/html;
    index index.html index.htm;

    location / {
        try_files $uri $uri/ =404;
    }

    # Optional: Add error pages
    error_page 500 502 503 504 /50x.html;
    location = /50x.html {
        root /usr/share/nginx/html;
    }

    # Optional: Gzip compression for performance
    gzip on;
    gzip_vary on;
    gzip_proxied any;
    gzip_comp_level 6;
    gzip_types text/plain text/css application/json application/javascript text/xml application/xml application/xml+rss text/javascript;

    # Optional: Cache control for static assets
    location ~* \.(?:jpg|jpeg|gif|png|ico|css|js)$ {
        expires 1y;
        add_header Cache-Control "public";
    }
}

# Example for a Node.js proxy (e.g., a Next.js app running on port 3000)
# server {
#     listen 80;
#     server_name example.com www.example.com;
# 
#     location / {
#         proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
#         proxy_http_version 1.1;
#         proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
#         proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
#         proxy_set_header Host $host;
#         proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
#     }
# }

About This Tool

Setting up a new project often involves creating complex configuration files from scratch. This tool provides basic, well-commented boilerplate templates for some of the most common configuration files in web development: Nginx, Webpack, and .htaccess.

These templates are intended as a starting point to save you time, not as a complete, production-ready solution. Every project has unique requirements, especially concerning performance and security.

Important: Always review the generated configuration and customize it to fit the specific needs of your application. Pay close attention to paths, domain names, and security settings. For example, in the Nginx config, you must replace `example.com` with your actual domain and update the `root` directory. Similarly, the Webpack config assumes a certain project structure that you may need to adjust.

Config File Generator (Nginx, Webpack, .htaccess)

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