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Apache Config Formatter

Format and clean Apache .htaccess and httpd.conf server configs.

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About Apache Config Formatter

The Apache HTTP Server & `.htaccess` Formatter standardizes and indents Apache configuration files (`httpd.conf`, `apache2.conf`, `<VirtualHost>`, `<Directory>`, and `.htaccess`) with RewriteRule alignment and XML-style tag indentation.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Apache Config Formatter

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Step 1

Paste your Apache configuration or `.htaccess` file into the editor.

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Step 2

Click "Format Apache Config".

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Step 3

Inspect the beautified output.

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Step 4

Click "Copy Config".

Industry Scenarios

Practical Use Cases for Apache Config Formatter

Apache VirtualHost & .htaccess Organization

Clean up complex `.htaccess` rewrite rules, SSL certificate paths, and `<VirtualHost *:443>` blocks for readability.

Mod_Rewrite Rule Debugging

Format sprawling `RewriteEngine On`, `RewriteCond`, and `RewriteRule` flags with aligned bracket tags.

Sample Data & Transformation

Input & Output Examples

Formatting Apache VirtualHost

Input Sample:
<VirtualHost *:80>\nServerName renderxd.com\nDocumentRoot /var/www/html\n<Directory /var/www/html>\nAllowOverride All\n</Directory>\n</VirtualHost>
Processed Result:
<VirtualHost *:80>\n    ServerName renderxd.com\n    DocumentRoot /var/www/html\n\n    <Directory /var/www/html>\n        AllowOverride All\n    </Directory>\n</VirtualHost>
Technical Capabilities

Key Features & Performance

  • Properly indents nested Apache directive tags: `<VirtualHost>`, `<Directory>`, `<Location>`, `<FilesMatch>`, `<IfModule>`.
  • Aligns `mod_rewrite` rule chains (`RewriteCond` and `RewriteRule`).
  • Configurable indentation (4 spaces or 2 spaces).
  • 100% Client-Side memory execution guarantees server config confidentiality.
  • 1-Click Copy formatted Apache config.
Technical Glossary

Key Terminology & Definitions

.htaccess File

A directory-level configuration file supported by Apache HTTP Server used for URL rewrites, redirects, access control, and caching.

mod_rewrite

The Apache module that provides a rule-based rewriting engine to rewrite requested URLs on the fly.

Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)

Apache Config Formatter FAQs

Yes! Both modern Apache 2.4 `Require all granted` and legacy 2.2 `Allow from all` directive structures are supported.
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