In November 2025, May enhanced routing logic in the element-hq/matrix-authentication-service repository by expanding the Nginx compatibility-layer configuration. Focusing on reverse proxy setup, May broadened the forwarding rules to route a wider range of Matrix requests under /_matrix and /_synapse to the matrix-synapse backend, moving beyond the previous endpoint limitations. This adjustment reduced routing complexity and manual intervention, improving interoperability between Matrix clients and Synapse without requiring client-side changes. The work consolidated routing logic within a single service, streamlining future maintenance. May’s contribution demonstrated depth in Nginx configuration and reverse proxy management, with changes documented using Markdown.