HTTP Toolkit

desktop Free Trial

httptoolkit.com

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Open Source

Yes GitHub

Platforms

windowsmaclinux

API Available

no

Account

Optional

Skill Level

intermediate

Offline Capable

Yes

Output Formats

jsontxthtml

What it does

Open-source HTTP debugging proxy with one-click setup for browsers, mobile apps, Docker containers, and backend services (Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby). Features traffic interception, request inspection with built-in parsing for JSON, Protobuf, and Base64, breakpoints for live editing, and custom request sending. Pro tier adds automated rewrite rules, mock responses, and error injection. Made by Toolshed Labs.

When to use it

Quick HTTP debugging without complex setup
Docker container traffic inspection
Mobile app API debugging
When you want open-source option

When not to use it

Advanced security testing (use Burp)
Deep protocol analysis
When budget is zero (Pro features paid)

Limitations

Advanced features require Pro license
Less mature than Burp/Charles
Smaller plugin ecosystem

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTTP Toolkit free to use?

HTTP Toolkit offers a free trial. A subscription is required for full access.

What platforms does HTTP Toolkit support?

HTTP Toolkit is available on Windows, macOS, Linux.

Does HTTP Toolkit require an account?

An account is optional for HTTP Toolkit. You can use basic features without one.

Is HTTP Toolkit open source?

Yes, HTTP Toolkit is open source. The source code is available on GitHub.

What are the limitations of HTTP Toolkit?

Advanced features require Pro license Less mature than Burp/Charles Smaller plugin ecosystem

What does HTTP Toolkit do?

HTTP Toolkit is a desktop tool for http traffic interception. Open-source HTTP debugging proxy with one-click setup for browsers, mobile apps, Docker containers, and backend services (Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby). Features traffic interception, request inspectio

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