express-gateway
by ExpressGateway
Express Gateway is a Node.js-based microservices API gateway that secures and manages APIs using Express.js and middleware.
A microservices API Gateway built on top of Express.js
Primary Use Case
This tool is used to secure, manage, and expose microservices and serverless functions through APIs in a cloud-native architecture. It is ideal for developers and teams building microservices or serverless applications who need centralized API security, authentication, and traffic management without adding extra infrastructure.
- Microservices and Serverless QoS Proxy and Security
- Built entirely on JavaScript/Node.js using Express and Express Middleware
- Dynamic Centralized Configuration
- API Consumer and Credentials Management
- Plugin and Plugin Framework Support
- Distributed Data Store
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- REST API for management
Installation
- Ensure Node.js is installed
- Run `npm install -g express-gateway` to install Express Gateway globally
Usage
>_ eg gateway createCreates a new gateway instance using the Express Gateway CLI
- Integrate Express Gateway with CI/CD pipelines to enforce API security policies dynamically during deployment.
- Leverage plugin framework to extend authentication mechanisms and integrate with enterprise identity providers.
- Use centralized dynamic configuration to quickly respond to emerging threats by updating API access controls without downtime.
- Combine with API traffic analytics tools to detect anomalous API usage patterns indicative of attacks.
- Deploy Express Gateway as a frontline defense to reduce attack surface on microservices by enforcing strict API gateway policies.
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