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Traefik
Cloud-native edge router
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Overview
Automatic SSL, load balancing, and service discovery for Docker and Kubernetes deployments.
Traefik cloud-native edge router. Fully open source with no licensing fees. Audit the source, self-host, and own your stack.
Key features
- Automated SSL and reverse proxy configuration
- Container-native service discovery
- Health checks and alert integrations
- GitOps-friendly deployment hooks
Use cases
- 01Run on your own VPS for full data sovereignty
- 02Ideal for containers projects in the devops stack
- 03Drop into an existing indie hacker toolchain with minimal migration
Quick start
docker — quick start
git clone https://github.com/traefik/traefik.git
cd traefik
docker compose up -dStack compatibility
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