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# ✨ Features
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Charon is packed with features to make managing your web services simple and secure. Here's everything you can do:
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## 🔒 Security
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### Cerberus Security Suite (Optional)
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Cerberus bundles CrowdSec, WAF (Coraza), ACLs, and Rate Limiting into an optional security suite that can be enabled at runtime.
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### CrowdSec Integration
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Block malicious IPs automatically using community-driven threat intelligence. CrowdSec analyzes your logs and blocks attackers before they can cause harm.
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→ [Learn more about CrowdSec](https://www.crowdsec.net/)
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### Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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Protect your applications from common web attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting using Coraza WAF, an enterprise-grade firewall built into Caddy.
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→ [Learn more about Coraza WAF](https://coraza.io/)
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### Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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Control who can access your services with IP whitelists, blacklists, and geo-blocking. Block entire countries or allow only specific networks.
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→ [ACL Documentation](security.md#access-control-lists)
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### Rate Limiting
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Prevent abuse by limiting how many requests a single IP can make. Protect against brute force attacks and API abuse.
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→ [Rate Limiting Setup](security.md#rate-limiting)
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### Automatic HTTPS
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Every site gets a free SSL certificate automatically. No configuration needed—just add your domain and it's secure.
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→ [SSL/TLS Configuration](security.md#ssltls-certificates)
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## 📊 Monitoring
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### Built-in Uptime Monitor
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Know instantly when your services go down. Get notifications via Discord, Slack, email, or webhooks when something isn't responding.
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→ [Uptime Monitoring Guide](uptime.md) *(coming soon)*
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### Real-time Health Dashboard
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See the status of all your services at a glance. View response times, uptime history, and current availability from one dashboard.
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### Smart Notifications
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Get notified only when it matters. Notifications are grouped by server so you don't get spammed when a whole host goes down.
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## 🖥️ Proxy Management
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### Visual Proxy Configuration
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Add and manage reverse proxies without touching configuration files. Point-and-click simplicity with full power under the hood.
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### Multi-Domain Support
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Host unlimited domains from a single server. Each domain can point to a different backend service.
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### WebSocket Support
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Real-time apps like chat, gaming, and live updates work out of the box. WebSocket connections are automatically upgraded.
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### Load Balancing
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Distribute traffic across multiple backend servers. Keep your services fast and reliable even under heavy load.
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### Custom Headers
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Add, modify, or remove HTTP headers as traffic passes through. Perfect for CORS, security headers, or custom routing logic.
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## 🐳 Docker Integration
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### Container Discovery
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See all Docker containers running on your servers. One click to create a proxy for any container.
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### Remote Docker Support
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Manage containers on other servers through secure connections. Perfect for multi-server setups with Tailscale or WireGuard VPNs.
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→ [Remote Docker Setup](getting-started.md#remote-docker)
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### Automatic Port Detection
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Charon reads container labels and exposed ports automatically. Less typing, fewer mistakes.
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## 📥 Import & Migration
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### Caddyfile Import
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Already using Caddy? Import your existing Caddyfile and Charon will create proxies for each site automatically.
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→ [Import Guide](import-guide.md)
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### NPM Migration *(coming soon)*
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Migrating from Nginx Proxy Manager? We'll import your configuration so you don't start from scratch.
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### Conflict Resolution
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When imports find existing entries, you choose what to do—keep existing, overwrite, or merge configurations.
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## 💾 Backup & Restore
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### Automatic Backups
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Your configuration is automatically backed up before destructive operations like deletes.
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### One-Click Restore
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Something go wrong? Restore any previous configuration with a single click.
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### Export Configuration
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Download your entire configuration for safekeeping or migration to another server.
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## 🎨 User Experience
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### Dark Mode Interface
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Easy on the eyes during late-night troubleshooting. The modern dark interface looks great on any device.
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### Mobile Responsive
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Manage your proxies from your phone or tablet. The interface adapts to any screen size.
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### Bulk Operations
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Select multiple items and perform actions on all of them at once. Delete, enable, or disable in bulk.
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### Search & Filter
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Find what you're looking for quickly. Filter by status, search by name, or sort by any column.
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## 🔌 API & Automation
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### RESTful API
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Automate everything through a complete REST API. Create proxies, manage certificates, and monitor uptime programmatically.
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→ [API Documentation](api.md)
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### Webhook Notifications
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Send events to any system that accepts webhooks. Integrate with your existing monitoring and automation tools.
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### Webhook Payload Templates
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Customize JSON payloads for webhooks using built-in Minimal and Detailed templates, or upload a Custom JSON template. The server validates templates on save and provides a preview endpoint so you can test rendering before sending.
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## 🛡️ Enterprise Features
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### Multi-User Support *(coming soon)*
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Add team members with different permission levels. Admins, editors, and viewers.
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### Audit Logging *(coming soon)*
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Track who changed what and when. Full history of all configuration changes.
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### SSO Integration *(coming soon)*
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Sign in with your existing identity provider. Support for OAuth, SAML, and OIDC.
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## 🚀 Performance
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### Caddy-Powered
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Built on Caddy, one of the fastest and most memory-efficient web servers available.
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### Minimal Resource Usage
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Runs happily on a Raspberry Pi. Low CPU and memory footprint.
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### Instant Configuration Reloads
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Changes take effect immediately without downtime. Zero-downtime configuration updates.
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## 📚 Need More Details?
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Each feature has detailed documentation:
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- [Getting Started](getting-started.md) - Your first proxy in 5 minutes
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- [Security Features](security.md) - Deep dive into security options
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- [API Reference](api.md) - Complete API documentation
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- [Import Guide](import-guide.md) - Migrating from other tools
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<p align="center">
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<em>Missing a feature? <a href="https://github.com/Wikid82/charon/discussions">Let us know!</a></em>
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