How to Install Microproxy on Alpine Linux Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Microproxy on Alpine Linux Latest. Microproxy is an open-source, lightweight, and fast debugging proxy server that can intercept HTTP/HTTPS traffic. The installation process is simple and straightforward. So, let's get started.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A system running Alpine Linux Latest
• Access to the command-line interface

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new software, it's always a good idea to update the system to its latest version. To update the system, run the following command in the terminal:

apk update && apk upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

In this step, we will install the dependencies required by Microproxy. To do so, run the following command in the terminal:

apk add linux-headers openssl-dev pcre-dev zlib-dev gcc make g++

Step 3: Download Microproxy

Next, we will download the Microproxy source code from Github. To do so, run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/thekvs/microproxy.git

Step 4: Compile and Install Microproxy

Now, we can compile and install Microproxy. Navigate to the Microproxy directory and run the following commands:

cd microproxy
./configure
make
make install

This will configure, compile, and install Microproxy on your system.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

To verify that Microproxy has been installed successfully, run the following command:

microproxy --version

This will display the version of Microproxy installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microproxy on Alpine Linux Latest. You may now configure and use Microproxy as per your requirements.

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