# mitmproxy
> An interactive HTTPS proxy for debugging and testing

## Summary
Interactive HTTPS proxy for intercepting, inspecting, and modifying web traffic

## Capabilities
- Intercept and modify HTTP/HTTPS traffic in real-time
- Inspect HTTP requests and responses
- Replay captured traffic
- Script and automate proxy behavior with Python
- Support HTTP/2 and WebSocket protocols

## When to Use
- When debugging HTTP/HTTPS traffic between client and server
- When testing API interactions
- When analyzing web application security

## When NOT to Use
- When you just need simple curl-like requests

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/mitmproxy
