mitmproxy

mitmproxy is an open-source, interactive HTTPS proxy tool used for debugging, testing, and analyzing network traffic. It allows developers to intercept, inspect, modify, and replay HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses in real-time. It operates as a man-in-the-middle proxy, enabling detailed inspection of web traffic between clients and servers.

Also known as: mitm proxy, man-in-the-middle proxy, MITM proxy, mitm, mitm-proxy

Why learn mitmproxy?

Developers should learn mitmproxy for debugging API calls, testing mobile or web applications, and analyzing security vulnerabilities in network communications. It's particularly useful for reverse-engineering APIs, simulating network conditions, and automating traffic analysis in development and QA environments.

Learning Resources

• docs: mitmproxy Documentation
• tutorial: Getting Started with mitmproxy Tutorial
• docs: mitmproxy on GitHub
• video: YouTube: Introduction to mitmproxy
• tutorial: Real Python: Using mitmproxy for Web Scraping