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HTTP Toolkit for Mac

HTTP(S) debugging proxy, analyzer, and client

Quick answer: HTTP Toolkit is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask http-toolkit. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 267 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What HTTP Toolkit is

HTTP Toolkit is a networking tool for macOS: HTTP(S) debugging proxy, analyzer, and client.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://httptoolkit.tech/.

How to install HTTP Toolkit

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask http-toolkit.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install HTTP Toolkit on Mac?

Run brew install --cask http-toolkit in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is HTTP Toolkit open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (httptoolkit/httptoolkit-desktop), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does HTTP Toolkit run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is HTTP Toolkit?

It was installed 267 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2158 in this catalogue.

What version of HTTP Toolkit is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.27.3.