Nginx Configuration Pro is a JetBrains IDE plugin for DevOps engineers and backend developers. It helps you write Nginx configs faster and without errors by providing autocomplete, validation, and optimization tips. Navigate between configs, catch mistakes before they hit production, and save time managing your server setups. Available on JetBrains Marketplace
IDE plugin that provides autocomplete, validation, security audits and refactoring tools for Nginx configuration files.
- for
- DevOps engineers and backend developers using JetBrains IDEs.
- pricing
- free
- license
- open source
works withIntelliJ IDEAAndroid StudioDockerNginx binary
Key features
6 features of Nginx Configuration Pro
- Security audit — Runs Gixy-parity checks, CVE detection and ReDoS analysis while you type.
- Context-aware autocomplete — Suggests only directives valid in the current block with quick fixes.
- Integrated nginx-t validation — Runs nginx -t from the IDE against local binaries or Docker containers.
- Navigation & refactoring — Go to definition, find usages, rename and safe-delete upstreams, variables and includes.
- Live templates & intentions — Insert common blocks (proxy, SSL, caching) and apply refactorings via Alt+Enter.
- Docker and third-party module support — Recognizes .conf.template files and modules like OpenResty, Brotli, GeoIP2.
Use cases
- Detect security issues and CVEs in Nginx configs before deployment.
- Validate configuration syntax with nginx -t directly from the IDE.
- Refactor upstream names or include paths across multiple config files safely.
Nginx Configuration Pro vs alternatives
 Nginx Configuration Pro |  Docker |  Terraform |  Pulumi |  Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | In-IDE Nginx config linting and security analysis | Container image creation | Infrastructure provisioning | Multi-cloud IaC | App deployment platform |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Free | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Nov 2025 | — | — | — | — |
- Nginx Configuration Pro vs Docker: Docker focuses on container building and runtime, not Nginx config editing.
- Nginx Configuration Pro vs Terraform: Terraform manages infrastructure as code, whereas this plugin is an IDE-level Nginx linter.
- Nginx Configuration Pro vs Pulumi: Pulumi provides IaC in general-purpose languages, not specialized Nginx configuration assistance.
- Nginx Configuration Pro vs Railway: Railway automates app deployment, while Nginx Configuration Pro assists with config authoring inside the IDE.
Nginx Configuration Pro FAQ
How does the plugin detect CVEs?+
It uses the project's target Nginx version (or an override) and matches known CVE patterns against the configuration.
Can I run validation against a Docker container?+
Yes, the Nginx Operations tool window lets you select a running Docker container for nginx -t validation.
Does the plugin provide quick fixes for detected issues?+
Most of the 30 inspections include one-click quick fixes accessible via Alt+Enter.
Is there support for custom directives?+
You can define custom directives with allowed contexts and share them via the plugin settings.
Will the plugin affect my existing JetBrains license?+
No, the plugin respects your existing JetBrains licensing and does not collect usage analytics.
Summarized by DevHunt from plugins.jetbrains.com · Oct 6, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
