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Dev tools · May 1, 2020

LightProxy – Web debugging proxy alternative to Charles

Web development is much complex nowadays, we develop SPA(single page application), react-native/weex, web page in mobile in-app webview or just a JavaScript script on web page. In normal case we can just develop and debug with just webpa...

LightProxy – Web debugging proxy alternative to Charles launched on May 1, 2020 with 27 votes, #974 of 4,813 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

LightProxy is a web debugging proxy tool designed as an alternative to Charles. It allows developers to inspect, modify, and debug network traffic between their applications and servers. The tool is built for software developers and QA testers who need to monitor HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses during development and testing. LightProxy's main distinction is offering proxy functionality as an open-source option, making it accessible to teams seeking debugging capabilities without proprietary software limitations.

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