james ☆
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Description:
Web Debugging Proxy Application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: debugging proxy http web-development networking inspector
Install: brew install --cask james
About:
James is an open-source web debugging proxy that intercepts and inspects HTTP/HTTPS traffic between your browser and the internet. It allows you to modify requests and responses on the fly, helping developers troubleshoot API issues and analyze network activity. The application provides a user-friendly interface for monitoring and manipulating web traffic in real-time.
Key Features:
  • HTTP/HTTPS traffic interception and inspection
  • Real-time request/response modification
  • WebSocket and HTTP/2 support
  • SSL/TLS certificate management
  • Cross-platform GUI application
Use Cases:
  • Debugging API calls and analyzing network traffic during web development
  • Testing edge cases by modifying requests/responses without changing application code
Alternatives:
  • Charles Proxy – Commercial alternative with more advanced features but paid license
  • mitmproxy – Command-line alternative with scripting capabilities but no native GUI
  • Fiddler – Windows-focused proxy tool with similar functionality
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 8, 2025 8:07pm 2.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 78be0855
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 2.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP f02f3cc3
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