Caddy

Web server with automatic HTTPS

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Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Low risk
Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Overview

Caddy is an open-source web server with automatic HTTPS. It is designed to be easy to use and secure by default.

Importance

  • Pioneered automatic HTTPS
  • Simplifies web server deployment
  • Foundation for secure-by-default hosting
  • Growing adoption

Key Features

  • Automatic HTTPS via Let’s Encrypt
  • HTTP/3 support
  • Simple configuration (Caddyfile)
  • Extensible plugin system

Sustainability

Caddy is developed by a small team with sponsorship funding. The project operates with limited resources despite its importance.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (3)
Caddy
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Dependency Chain

Upstream
OpenSSL Linux Kernel Go
Caddy

Impact Analysis

3 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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