What is Apache Formatter?
Apache Formatter is a specialized tool designed to format and beautify Apache HTTP Server configuration files according to best practices and industry standards. Apache HTTP Server is one of the world's most widely used web servers, powering millions of websites and web applications, requiring consistent formatting for maintainable and reliable server configurations.
Our Apache formatter ensures your configuration files follow established Apache conventions and maintains consistency across your server infrastructure and hosting environments, embracing principles of performance, security, and compatibility.
Key Benefits:
- Apache Best Practices: Apply official Apache guidelines and community-driven configuration conventions automatically
- Performance Optimization: Structure configurations for optimal server performance, caching, and resource management
- Security Enhancement: Format code to highlight security best practices and vulnerability prevention patterns
- Module Integration: Organize mod_rewrite, mod_ssl, mod_proxy, and other Apache modules clearly
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Format configurations for compatibility across Linux, Windows, and Unix systems
Perfect for system administrators, web developers, hosting providers, and infrastructure teams working with web servers, virtual hosting, and enterprise web applications.
Apache Formatting Options
Configure Apache formatting to match server administration standards and team preferences. Our formatter supports comprehensive options for modern Apache features, virtual hosting configurations, and deployment workflows.
Indentation Settings
- Directive and block indentation (4 spaces standard)
- VirtualHost and Directory block alignment
- Conditional and rewrite rule structure
- Module configuration formatting
Code Structure Options
- Main configuration and include organization
- Virtual host and site definition structure
- Directive grouping and spacing
- Comment and documentation formatting
Apache-Specific Features
- mod_rewrite and URL rewriting patterns
- SSL/TLS and security configuration
- Load balancing and proxy formatting
- Access control and authentication
Advanced Formatting
- Performance tuning and caching
- Multi-site hosting organization
- Logging and monitoring configuration
- Security headers and hardening
How to Use Apache Formatter:
- Upload your Apache config file or paste server configuration directly into the editor
- Select your preferred formatting options (Apache best practices, indentation, security settings)
- Click "Format" to apply Apache standards and improve configuration readability
- Use fullscreen mode for large server configurations and complex virtual host setups
- Copy the formatted output for deployment or integrate with server management tools
Integration Support: Works seamlessly with server management tools including VS Code with Apache extensions, configuration management systems like Ansible, and hosting control panels. Compatible with modern Apache versions and popular deployment frameworks for web hosting and enterprise applications.