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Caddy Docker Proxy

Generate Caddy reverse proxy config from Docker labels

Reverse Proxy & Gateways ★ 4.7k stars Easy setup MIT

Caddy Docker Proxy is a Caddy plugin that generates the proxy configuration automatically from Docker container labels, similar to how Traefik works. It is self-hosted as a small container.

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Key features

  • Config from Docker labels
  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Caddy-based
  • Lightweight

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.7k GitHub stars)

Is Caddy Docker Proxy secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Caddy Docker Proxy's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

Caddy Docker Proxy replaces

Self-hosted Traefik alternatives

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SelfHostIndex: 89 · excellent

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