Vinyl Cache
Web application accelerator/caching HTTP reverse proxy (formerly Varnish).
Vinyl Cache is a self‑hostable HTTP reverse proxy that functions as a web‑application accelerator and cache. It sits in front of web servers, stores frequently requested content, and serves it directly to clients, reducing latency and load on backend services. The software is released under a BSD‑2‑Clause license, is open‑source, and does not require a subscription or tiered pricing.
The project targets developers and system administrators who need a stable, configurable caching layer for HTTP traffic. It provides features such as TLS termination via HAProxy, header filtering using re2 sets, and OpenTelemetry instrumentation for observability. Security updates and advisories are published regularly, addressing vulnerabilities like request smuggling and HTTP/2 attacks.
Vinyl Cache continues the lineage of Varnish Cache, offering a mature codebase with ongoing releases and documentation. It can be deployed on standard infrastructure without external dependencies, making it suitable for a wide range of web‑service environments.
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