Description:
Web debugging Proxy application
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.2.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@charlesproxy |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
proxy
debugging
networking
http
web-development
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Install:
brew install --cask charles
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About:
Charles Proxy is a cross-platform HTTP proxy and monitor that enables developers to inspect traffic between their machine and the internet. It provides a clear, visual interface to view requests, responses, and headers in real-time. This tool is essential for debugging complex API integrations and optimizing application performance.
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Key Features:
- SSL Proxying to inspect secure HTTPS traffic
- Bandwidth throttling to simulate slower network conditions
- Breakpoint tool for modifying requests and responses on the fly
- Repeat and advanced replay tools for API testing
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Use Cases:
- Debugging API requests and responses for mobile and web applications
- Analyzing and optimizing network performance and latency
- Security testing by intercepting and modifying traffic
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Alternatives:
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mitmproxy
– Open-source alternative, command-line focused with a text-based UI
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Proxyman
– Modern native macOS app with a similar feature set and UI
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5.2.1 |
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5.2 |
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| Jun 12, 2026 10:10pm |
5.2 |
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5.1 |
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| Sep 20, 2025 3:38pm |
5.0.3 |
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| Aug 9, 2025 9:41am |
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5.0.1 |
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| Jul 30, 2024 11:57am |
4.6.7 |
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4.6.5 |
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| Oct 17, 2023 11:35pm |
4.6.5 |
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| Apr 4, 2023 7:47am |
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