Local Proxy Server

Scripts to simplify the creation of nginx proxy for local dev server

Quick Setup (Automated)

Run the setup script:

node setup.js

The script will:

• Generate SSL certificates with mkcert
• Update nginx configuration with your domain and port
• Optionally update hosts file (requires admin)
• Starts docker instance

Cleanup

When you're done, run the cleanup script:

node cleanup.js

The script will:

• Remove hosts file entries
• Stop Docker Compose
• Remove SSL certificates

Manual Setup

1. mkcert www.example.com and move the generated certificates into nginx/ssl/ folder
2. add host entry to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file

127.0.0.1   www.example.com

3. edit nginx/nginx.conf
   3.1. update domain
   3.2. update proxing port 3.3. update ssl paths
4. Run docker compose up