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NGINX ↔ Apache Config Converter Tool

Convert common NGINX and Apache directives with explicit manual-review warnings.

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<VirtualHost *:443>
  ServerName app.example.com
  ServerAlias www.example.com
  DocumentRoot "/var/www/app/public"
  DirectoryIndex index.html index.htm
  ProxyPass /api/ http://127.0.0.1:3000
  ProxyPassReverse /api/ http://127.0.0.1:3000
  Redirect 301 /old https://app.example.com/new
  Header set X-Frame-Options DENY
</VirtualHost>

# Manual Review Notes
- SSL listen options were detected; verify TLS directives manually.

# Unmapped Directives
- None

Converted

4

Unmapped

0

Warnings

1

What This Tool Does

Translate common web-server directives between NGINX and Apache, then review flagged gaps before deployment.

Use it to inspect or transform input quickly, then carry validated output into code, tests, or API requests.

Common Use Cases

  • Draft migration configs when moving from Apache to NGINX.
  • Generate Apache equivalents of simple NGINX server blocks.
  • Compare and document routing/proxy behavior across server stacks.

Common Pitfalls

  • This is a best-effort converter, not guaranteed semantic parity.
  • Complex rewrite/module behavior often needs manual adjustments.

FAQ

  • Is the output production-ready?

    Treat it as a draft and validate with staging tests.

  • Will unsupported directives be visible?

    Yes, unmapped lines are listed explicitly for manual review.

  • Does this tool send data to a backend?

    Most tools process input client-side in your browser unless explicitly noted.

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