packetproxy ☆

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Description:
Local proxy written in Java

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: proxy debugging http networking security java

Install: brew install --cask packetproxy

About:
PacketProxy is an intercepting proxy written in Java that enables developers to monitor, modify, and replay HTTP and HTTPS traffic between a client and server. It provides a graphical interface for inspecting requests and responses, making it invaluable for debugging web applications and APIs. The tool supports SSL/TLS interception, request/response manipulation, and traffic analysis.

Key Features:

HTTP/HTTPS traffic interception and inspection
SSL/TLS decryption and certificate management
Request/response modification and replay
Graphical user interface for traffic analysis
Support for various network protocols

Use Cases:

Debugging API requests and responses during development
Security testing and vulnerability assessment of web applications
Analyzing third-party application network behavior

Alternatives:

mitmproxy – Python-based alternative with command-line and web interface, more scripting capabilities
Charles Proxy – Commercial GUI tool with broader protocol support and better macOS integration
Burp Suite – Security-focused proxy with advanced scanning and exploitation features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 28, 2024 12:56pm	2.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	b7e25cf0