How to Install Microproxy on Windows 11

Microproxy is a simple and lightweight HTTP/HTTPS proxy server which can be used to intercept and analyze network traffic. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Microproxy on a Windows 11 system.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following requirements:

Installation

Step 1: Clone the Microproxy Repository

To begin, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as an Administrator and run the following command to clone the Microproxy repository:

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

This will create a local copy of the repository on your system.

Step 2: Install the Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned directory by running the following command:

cd microproxy

Then, install the required dependencies using the following command:

npm install

This command will install all the required dependencies listed in the package.json.

Step 3: Start the Microproxy Server

Now, to start the Microproxy server, run the following command:

npm start

This will start the Microproxy server and listen on port 8080 by default.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To verify that Microproxy is installed correctly and working, open a web browser and enter the URL http://localhost:8080 in the address bar. If Microproxy is running correctly, you should see a "Welcome to Microproxy!" message displayed in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microproxy on your Windows 11 system. You can now start using it to intercept and analyze HTTP/HTTPS requests in your network traffic.

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