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SKILL.md
When the user asks a broad infrastructure question without naming a specific tool, use this index to present relevant options. Keep recommendations brief; point to the per-service skill for depth.
Web / Reverse Proxy
| Tool | Best for |
|---|---|
| nginx | High-performance reverse proxy, static files, mature ecosystem |
| Caddy | Auto-HTTPS, simplest config; good default for homelabs and small deployments |
| Apache | .htaccess support, shared hosting compat, mod_php legacy apps |
| Traefik | Container-native reverse proxy; auto-discovers Docker/Kubernetes services |
| HAProxy | Pure TCP/HTTP load balancer with the highest throughput |
Containers / Virtualization
| Tool | Best for |
|---|---|
| Docker | Industry standard container runtime |
| Docker Compose | Multi-container app definitions in YAML |
| Podman | Rootless, daemonless Docker alternative; same CLI |
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