overleaf / overleaf/toolkit

No support for external nginx instance

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Description

It's great that there is a well built mechanism for running a stand-alone instance of sharelatex, but for those wanting to spin it up in a docker container and use an existing nginx reverse-proxy setup (such as one would want to do on a home server), this is a real pain in the neck. What should be a 5 minute job is basically impossible.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how the standalone instance launches its nginx reverse proxy and how the Docker container is configured. Define the configuration and startup changes needed to use an existing external nginx while keeping the container deployment working. Done means a home-server user can follow the setup without running the bundled nginx instance.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, nginx
Domain
devops, infrastructure
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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