OpenResty is a full-fledged web application server that extends Nginx by seamlessly embedding LuaJIT, bundled Nginx core, numerous third-party modules, and Lua libraries—creating a powerful platform for scalable web services, APIs, and gateways.

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  • LuaJIT-embedded Nginx core for high-performance scripting and request handling
  • Extensive ecosystem of Lua libraries and third-party Nginx modules that interoperate cohesively
  • Enables event-driven, non-blocking I/O for web applications including database, cache, and network interactions
  • Modular and extensible—suitable for dynamic web rollouts, microservices, and gateways
  • Supports scripting of SSL, process control, regex, pipes, and logging via Lua APIs
  • Well-supported documentation, Docker tooling, and commercial support options

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C

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