mitmproxy

Security & privacy

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is mitmproxy?

mitmproxy is an interactive proxy for inspecting and modifying HTTP-related traffic during authorized development and testing. It includes HTTP interception, TLS inspection, and webSocket support.

HTTP interception

TLS inspection

WebSocket support

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Developers debugging traffic from applications they control

Before you choose

TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning. Captured traffic can contain credentials or other sensitive data.

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The application is distributed under MIT. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings HTTP interception and TLS inspection into the same workflow.

Configure a test client to use the proxy, install the required test certificate appropriately, and inspect a reproducible request sequence before changing the application.

What to keep in mind

TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning.

Captured traffic can contain credentials or other sensitive data.

How to use it well

mitmproxy fits developers debugging traffic from applications they control. Configure a test client to use the proxy, install the required test certificate appropriately, and inspect a reproducible request sequence before changing the application.

TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning. Captured traffic can contain credentials or other sensitive data. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is mitmproxy free?

The application is distributed under MIT. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning.

Can I use mitmproxy for HTTP interception?

Yes. mitmproxy includes HTTP interception. Configure a test client to use the proxy, install the required test certificate appropriately, and inspect a reproducible request sequence before changing the application.

Can mitmproxy inspect every TLS connection automatically?

TLS inspection requires compatible certificate trust and can be blocked by pinning.

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