Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3WebSocket inspectionYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Proxyfor is ranked #13 of 27 in web debugging proxies on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

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WebSocket inspection
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Facts

Purpose
Proxyfor is a proxy CLI for capturing and inspecting HTTP(S) and WS(S) traffic.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Proxy modes
It supports both forward and reverse proxy modes.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Interfaces
It provides a terminal user interface and a web user interface.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Traffic tools
It supports filtering and searching captured traffic and can export in Markdown, cURL, or HAR formats.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Capture behavior
It captures requests and responses in a non-blocking, streaming way.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Protocols
It handles HTTP, HTTPS, WebSocket, and secure WebSocket traffic.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
HTTPS inspection
Decrypting HTTPS traffic requires installing Proxyfor’s CA certificate on the target device; the project describes a built-in certificate installation app.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The project offers installation through Cargo, Docker, or downloadable binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
The README documents running Proxyfor in Docker with a mounted configuration directory and port 8080 exposed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
Proxyfor is available under either the MIT License or Apache License 2.0, at the user's option.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Filtering limits
The CLI can filter HTTP(S) traffic by a regular expression matching method and URI, or by content type.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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