Node.js CGI Middleware

gateway is a Node.js middleware designed to facilitate the execution of CGI scripts, such as PHP files, within a Node.js HTTP server environment. It was initially developed around 2012 to support development tools like Yeoman and Livestyle in serving dynamic content. The package's current stable version is 1.0.0, released over a decade ago, indicating it is no longer actively maintained. Unlike `node-cgi`, `gateway` focuses on serving individual script files rather than `cgi-bin` directories, requiring the corresponding CGI binary (e.g., `php-cgi`) to be installed and accessible in the system's PATH. This approach allows Node.js applications to integrate with existing CGI-based applications but comes with the inherent security and maintenance implications of executing external processes.