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PacketProxy for Mac

Local proxy written in Java

Quick answer: PacketProxy is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask packetproxy. The project is open source. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What PacketProxy is

PacketProxy is a networking tool for macOS: local proxy written in Java.

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://github.com/DeNA/PacketProxy.

How to install PacketProxy

  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 packetproxy.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PacketProxy on Mac?

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

Is PacketProxy open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: DeNA/PacketProxy.

Does PacketProxy run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is PacketProxy?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10184 in this catalogue.

What version of PacketProxy is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.0.