Nginx Conf Parser

Description

Nginx Conf Parser is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows users to parse Nginx server block configurations and convert them into a structured JSON format. This tool is useful for analyzing, modifying, or programmatically interacting with Nginx configurations in an easier-to-read format.

Sample JSON Output

[
  {
    "server_name": "test.sample.com",
    "listen": "80",
    "location": [
      {
        "path": "/",
        "param": {
          "proxy_redirect": "off",
          "proxy_set_header": "X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme",
          "proxy_pass": "http://127.0.0.1:58634",
          "proxy_read_timeout": "7200",
          "proxy_connect_timeout": "7200"
        }
      }
    ]
  },
]

Features

• Effortless Parsing: Automatically extracts and converts Nginx configuration server blocks into JSON format.
• Easy Selection: Users can select the required portion of their configuration file.
• Quick Execution: With a simple command, the parsing is executed instantly.
• Structured Output: The output JSON is formatted in a readable structure, making it easy to analyze or modify.
• Supports Multiple Server Blocks: Parses and structures multiple server blocks from the configuration.

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for Nginx Conf Parser.
4. Click Install.
5. Once installed, the extension is ready to use.

Usage

1. Selecting Text

• Open an Nginx configuration file (nginx.conf or similar) in VS Code.
• Select the server block or portion of the configuration you want to parse.

2. Running the Extension

• Press `` to open the command palette.
• Type and select ``.

3. Viewing Results

• The parsed JSON output will be opened in a new editor window.
• You can copy, edit, or save the output for further use.

License

This project is not licensed. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code as you see fit. However, it comes without any warranty or guarantee. Use it at your own risk.