Description:
HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 compliant caching proxy server
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@ApacheTraffic |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
caching
proxy
http2
cdn
performance
networking
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Install:
brew install trafficserver
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About:
Apache Traffic Server is a high-performance caching proxy server that sits between client devices and origin servers. It accelerates web content delivery by caching static and dynamic content, reducing latency and bandwidth costs. The software supports HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 protocols, offering robust content routing and security features for large-scale web infrastructures.
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Key Features:
- High-performance caching and content delivery
- HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 protocol support
- Extensible plugin architecture
- Load balancing and failover capabilities
- TLS/SSL termination and security features
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Use Cases:
- Content Delivery Network (CDN) edge caching
- Reverse proxy for web application acceleration
- Load balancing for distributed web services
- Origin shield for reducing origin server load
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Alternatives:
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Varnish
– Varnish is a popular HTTP accelerator focused on caching, while Traffic Server offers integrated HTTP/2 support and a more modular plugin architecture.
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Nginx
– Nginx is a versatile web server and reverse proxy with caching; Traffic Server is specialized for high-throughput caching proxy scenarios and large-scale CDN deployments.
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Squid
– Squid is a traditional caching proxy with broad protocol support; Traffic Server typically offers higher performance and scalability for modern web workloads.
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