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Charles Proxy XK72

Use this command to install Charles Proxy:
winget install --id=XK72.Charles -e

Charles is an HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet. This includes requests, responses and the HTTP headers (which contain the cookies and caching information).

Charles Proxy is an HTTP proxy, monitor, and reverse proxy designed to enable developers to inspect all HTTP and SSL/HTTPS traffic between their machine and the internet. It captures requests, responses, and headers, including cookies and caching information, providing a comprehensive view of network communication.

Key Features:

  • Network Traffic Inspection: Monitor and analyze HTTP, HTTPS, and other network traffic in real-time.
  • Deep Request/Response Analysis: View detailed request and response bodies, headers, and metadata to identify issues or optimize performance.
  • Reverse Proxy Functionality: Test APIs and web services by routing traffic through a reverse proxy setup.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS, ensuring flexibility across development environments.
  • Integration with Browsers and Devices: Configure browsers or devices to route traffic through Charles, enabling debugging of web applications and mobile apps.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers, QA engineers, and API designers seeking to debug network issues, optimize application performance, and ensure secure communication. By capturing and inspecting traffic, users can identify bottlenecks, test API endpoints, and collaborate effectively by exporting sessions for analysis or sharing with team members.

Charles Proxy can be installed via winget on Windows, making it easy to integrate into your workflow. Its robust set of features empowers professionals to enhance their development processes with precise network monitoring and debugging capabilities.

Versions
5.0.1.3
5.0.0.20
4.6.7
4.6.6
4.6.5
4.6.2.8