proxyfor ☆

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Description:
Proxy CLI for capturing and inspecting HTTP(S) and WS(S) traffic

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: proxy debugging http websocket inspector cli

Install: brew install proxyfor

About:
Proxyfor is a command-line interface tool designed for capturing, inspecting, and debugging HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, and Secure WebSocket traffic. It acts as a transparent proxy, allowing developers to view detailed request and response data in real-time. This tool is invaluable for troubleshooting API interactions and analyzing network protocols without complex setup.

Key Features:

Supports HTTP, HTTPS, WS, and WSS protocols
Real-time traffic inspection and logging
Command-line interface for easy automation
Detailed request/response metadata visualization

Use Cases:

Debugging API requests from CLI tools or applications
Analyzing WebSocket communication for real-time apps
Inspecting encrypted HTTPS traffic without browser devtools

Alternatives:

mitmproxy – mitmproxy is a more feature-rich, interactive HTTPS proxy, while Proxyfor focuses on a simpler, CLI-first approach for quick inspections.
Charles Proxy – Charles is a GUI-based proxy with extensive features, whereas Proxyfor offers a lightweight, terminal-native alternative.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 7:38am		0	VERSION_BUMP	3f62d6de