Charles Proxy

What is Charles Proxy?

Charles is a comprehensive tool that enables developers to monitor and analyze all HTTP and HTTPS traffic to and from their computer. It functions as a reverse proxy, HTTP proxy, and traffic monitor, providing a detailed view of the communication between the user's machine and the internet. The application captures and displays the complete request and response data, including headers, cookies, and caching information, for both standard HTTP and secured HTTPS connections. This functionality allows developers to debug issues, inspect network activity, and gain valuable insights into the behavior of their applications and the external services they interact with

Highlights

• Reverse proxy and HTTP proxy functionality to capture all network traffic
• Detailed monitoring and analysis of both HTTP and HTTPS communication
• Displays complete request and response data, including headers, cookies, and caching information
• Supports debugging and troubleshooting of application and network-related issues