nginx realip module
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RFE
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Description
Hi,
it would be nice to have http/stream_realip_module shipped with nginx.
This would make it possible to use a reverse proxy in front of nginx while keeping the correct client IP instead of the reverse proxy IP.
best regards
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing how this repository builds and packages nginx, then identify where HTTP and stream modules are selected for inclusion. Confirm the realip module can be shipped in the resulting nginx package and verify that a reverse-proxy setup can preserve the client IP.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- nginx
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100