How to install mitmproxy on Windows 10

What is mitmproxy?

Mitmproxy is an open source interactive HTTPS proxy that allows you to intercept, modify, and inspect HTTPS traffic between a client and a server. It is a powerful tool that can be used for debugging, testing, and security testing.

Prerequisites

Steps

  1. Open a Command Prompt window. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + R, typing cmd, and pressing Enter.

  2. Install mitmproxy using pip. Type the following command:

    pip install mitmproxy
    

    This may take a few minutes to complete.

  3. Once the installation is complete, start mitmproxy by typing the following command:

    mitmproxy
    

    This will start the mitmproxy console.

  4. Configure your device to use the mitmproxy as a proxy server. This can be done by going to the Wi-Fi settings on your device and setting the proxy server to the IP address and port number of the computer where mitmproxy is running.

  5. Start intercepting and modifying HTTPS traffic. You can do this by accessing any HTTPS website from your device. mitmproxy will intercept the HTTPS traffic and display it in real-time in the console. You can modify the traffic by pressing the "e" key and editing the request/response.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you have successfully installed mitmproxy on Windows 10 and started intercepting and modifying HTTPS traffic. mitmproxy is a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of purposes, including debugging, testing, and security testing.

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