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Formula VPN v1.31.6

HTTP(S) server and reverse proxy, and IMAP/POP3 proxy server

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Install nginx on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install nginx`. nginx is a VPN command-line package with version 1.31.6. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install nginx
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Installation Notes

Docroot is: $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/var/www

The default port has been set in $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/nginx/nginx.conf to 8080 so that
nginx can run without sudo.

nginx will load all files in $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/nginx/servers/.

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for nginx.

-39.3% vs 90d avg
30 Days
4.3K total installs
143 installs / day avg
90 Days
21.2K total installs
236 installs / day avg
1 Year
120.1K total installs
329 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install nginx with Homebrew?

Run brew install nginx in Terminal to install nginx as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is nginx?

nginx is a VPN Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 1.31.6.

What should I review before installing nginx?

Review the runtime dependencies (openssl@4, pcre2) and build dependencies (none listed) along with any caveats before installing.

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