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NGINX Lua Upstream: Dynamic Management Without Reloads


by Danila Vershinin, March 15, 2026

Learn how to dynamically manage NGINX upstreams at runtime using the Lua Upstream module. Inspect server health, toggle peers up or down, and build status dashboards — all without reloading NGINX.

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NGINX Lua Module: Programmable Web Serving Guide


by Danila Vershinin,

Learn how to extend NGINX with the Lua module for custom authentication, rate limiting, API gateways, and more. Includes installation on RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and practical examples with 110+ ready-to-install Lua libraries from the GetPageSpeed repository.

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NGINX APT Repository: 130+ Modules for Debian/Ubuntu – No More Compiling


by Danila Vershinin, February 4, 2026

If you’ve ever spent an afternoon compiling ngx_brotli on Ubuntu 22.04, only to watch it break after the next apt upgrade, this post is for you. We’re announcing the GetPageSpeed NGINX APT repository — the solution Debian and Ubuntu users have been waiting for. The state of NGINX modules on Debian and Ubuntu has become… […]

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Lua NGINX Module Rocky Linux 10: Scripting Guide


by Danila Vershinin, January 28, 2026

Install the Lua NGINX module on Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10. Complete guide covering LuaJIT scripting, custom authentication, rate limiting, and API gateway patterns with production-ready configurations.

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Install NGINX Lua Module on Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS & RHEL


by Danila Vershinin, March 27, 2020

How to add fast LuaJIT scripting to your NGINX

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