vmware / vmware/photon

nginx realip module

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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

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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

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