Mastering Edge Routing & Security
Akamai Property Manager
Akamai utilises complex JSON structures for the Property Manager API (PAPI) and custom HCL blocks for Terraform. Our builder automatically translates standard logic into constructResponse, modifyIncomingRequestPath, and caching behaviors using the correct PAPI criterion names and Terraform match_criteria_ block syntax.
Cloudflare Expressions
Cloudflare uses a Wireshark-inspired language called Wirefilter. Learning exactly when to use http.request.uri.path versus http.request.full_uri can be tricky. Our builder handles the exact variable mapping, integer comparisons for ASN fields, and empty-string detection automatically.
NGINX & Apache
Writing a safe location ~* ^/api/ block in NGINX or a RewriteRule in Apache requires careful escaping. Apache header rules use mod_headers, not mod_rewrite — our engine wraps them in the correct IfModule block and warns about add_header limitations inside NGINX if blocks.
GCP Cloud Armor
Google Cloud Armor uses CEL (Common Expression Language) for custom security policies. The generator outputs valid expression strings using the correct request.path, origin.ip, and origin.region_code field names compatible with google_compute_security_policy Terraform resources.
Vercel
Vercel handles routing entirely through vercel.json configuration arrays. The generator outputs valid rewrites, redirects, and headers blocks. For block/deny logic, the output correctly directs you to use Vercel Edge Middleware instead.
Caddy
Caddy's Caddyfile uses named matchers prefixed with @ for clean, readable rule definitions. The generator outputs valid matcher blocks for path, method, hostname, IP, and user-agent conditions, with a note for country matching which requires the MaxMind GeoIP2 Caddy module.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I block traffic in Akamai Property Manager?
Instead of deploying a full WAF rule, you can block traffic directly at the edge in Property Manager using the Construct Response behavior. Set the status code to 403. Our tool automatically formats this as valid JSON (PAPI) or Terraform HCL for you.
What is the difference between "Matches Regex" and "Contains"?
"Contains" does a simple substring search (e.g., searching for "wp-admin" anywhere in the URL). "Matches Regex" allows complex pattern matching (like ^/api/v[1-9]/), which is more powerful but computationally heavier on edge servers. Use "Contains" where possible for performance.
Does this tool send my configurations to a server?
No. Your security architecture is highly sensitive. The entire 50+ template translation engine runs entirely in client-side JavaScript. Nothing is ever transmitted to or stored on any server.
Why does AWS WAF not support redirect or rewrite goals?
AWS WAFv2 is a pure security layer — its rule actions are limited to Allow, Block, Count, and CAPTCHA. Redirects, rewrites, and header injection must be handled at the CloudFront layer using CloudFront Functions or Lambda@Edge. The tool shows the correct guidance when these goals are selected for AWS.