Nginx UI is a graphical management tool designed specifically for Nginx, designed to simplify the process of configuring and managing Nginx, and to improve the efficiency of developers and system administrators.
Project Address:/0xJacky/nginx-ui
I. Key features of the Nginx UI
- Simplified Configuration: The Nginx UI simplifies the configuration of Nginx through a graphical interface that allows users to set up the server without having to directly edit complex configuration files.
- Real-time monitoring: Nginx UI has a real-time monitoring feature that displays key metrics of the Nginx server, such as the number of connections, request processing time, and so on, to help administrators find and solve problems in a timely manner.
- Easy to extend: Nginx UI supports a plug-in system that allows users to install additional functional modules, such as log analysis, security protection, etc., to further enhance its functionality.
- Efficient Management: For enterprise-level users with multiple instances of Nginx, the Nginx UI provides a centralized way to manage all instances from a single interface, greatly improving management efficiency.
- Security: Nginx UI is designed with security in mind, providing a variety of authentication mechanisms, such as user-based authentication, SSL/TLS encryption, and so on, to ensure the secure transmission of data.
- Compatibility: Nginx UI is not only suitable for traditional server environments, but also supports containerized platforms such as Docker, enabling users to seamlessly use Nginx UI for management in different environments.
II. Installation and deployment
1. Environmental needs:
- Operating System: macOS 11 Big Sur and above (ARM architecture is also supported), Linux 2.6.23 or higher, or other specified supported platforms.
- Go environment: at least Go 1.13+ is required.
- : Version needs to be 21+ to work with npx.
2. Installation steps:
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Visit the GitHub releases page for the Nginx UI at.
/0xJacky/nginx-ui/releases
, choose the latest version that suits your system and download it. -
Unzip the downloaded file to a suitable location.
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Copy or create profiles to the appropriate location and adjust as needed.
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Running the service: You can run nginx-ui -config directly from the command line, or use nohup to put it into the background. If you are using systemd, you can start, stop, or restart the Nginx UI service via the systemctl command.
3. Docker environment installation:
- Install Docker.
- Download the official Nginx UI image from Docker Hub.
- Use the docker run command to start the container and map the configuration and data directories to the host.
- Access the specified URL for initial settings.
The Docker installation and deployment commands are as follows:
docker run -dit \
--name=nginx-ui \
--restart=always \
-e TZ=Asia/Shanghai \
-v /mnt/user/appdata/nginx:/etc/nginx \
-v /mnt/user/appdata/nginx-ui:/etc/nginx-ui \
-p 8080:80 -p 8443:443 \
uozi/nginx-ui:latest
Note: The directory mapped to /etc/nginx must be an empty folder the first time you use it. In addition, if you need to host static files, you can map the folder directly to the container.
III. Introduction to the main functions
1, the dashboard is one of the core features of the Nginx UI, users can use the graphical interface to monitor the system's various operational indicators, including but not limited to CPU, memory usage, system load and disk usage.
2. Nginx UI provides powerful online editing features. Users can edit Nginx configuration files directly in the browser , the editor supports syntax highlighting , which can help users avoid configuration syntax errors .
3, Nginx Log View allows users to monitor and analyze Nginx logs at any time, including access logs and error logs. Through this feature, users can quickly troubleshoot the site and gain insight into user access behavior.
4, Nginx UI provides an intuitive site management function. Users can manage multiple sites through this feature.
5. Nginx UI integrates an advanced web-based command-line terminal. Users can access the server remotely and execute various commands through this terminal without having to log in to the server separately. This is very useful for efficient command operations.
6, internationalization support: Nginx UI supports multi-language settings, currently covering English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, etc., to meet the language needs of different users.
7, certificate management: support for automated deployment of Let's Encrypt certificates, users can easily manage SSL certificates through the Nginx UI to ensure the security of the site.
IV. Summary
Overall, Nginx UI, as an efficient Nginx management tool, not only provides powerful features and flexible deployment options, but also reduces the complexity of Nginx management through its intuitive user interface. Nginx UI is an excellent tool to try for developers and system administrators who are looking for efficiency and simplicity. Both novice and experienced users can benefit from it.
The online demo system can be accessed at/
Username/Password:admin/admin