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ProxyHawk
What it is
ProxyHawk is a native macOS proxy debugger for capturing and inspecting HTTP traffic from selected devices. It can capture traffic from Mac apps, iPhone, iOS Simulator, Android, and Android emulators, with mobile devices routing through the Mac. The maker says capture and display happen locally, without uploading HTTP content to its cloud. Its API Client can compose and replay requests, import cURL, and export Postman collections with environment variables. API Guard checks responses for removed fields, type changes, and missing array items, with Slack and email alerts. Other tools include request and response editing, breakpoints, block rules, local and remote mapping, scripts, response mocking, and network throttling. Shared sessions remove Authorization headers, cookies, and tokens on the client side, and shared links expire after seven days. ProxyHawk has a free plan and free trial; paid plans start at ₹417/mo. The Free plan allows up to 500 requests per day and excludes SSL/TLS decryption and several advanced tools. The app requires macOS 13 or later; there is no Windows or Linux version.
For and against
For
- Captures traffic locally on the Mac.
- Supports iPhone, Android, and Mac app capture.
- API Guard can alert through Slack and email.
- Exports Postman collections with environment variables.
- Shared links expire after seven days.
Against
- Free plan is limited to 500 requests per day.
- Free excludes SSL/TLS decryption and advanced tools.
- Requires macOS 13 or later.
- No Windows or Linux version.
The verdict
ProxyHawk combines local traffic inspection with request tools and API response monitoring. Check the Free plan limits and macOS requirement against your workflow before choosing a plan.
Who it suits
ProxyHawk suits developers who need to inspect API traffic from Mac and mobile apps, or check API responses for changes. It requires a Mac running macOS 13 or later.
Plans and prices
Team Monthly
Up to 5 developer seats · 10 devices across team · Unlimited requests
Read 20 Sep 2026 · proxyhawk.io
Team Yearly
Up to 5 developer seats · 10 devices across team · Unlimited requests
Read 20 Sep 2026 · proxyhawk.io
Free plan
Traffic capture & filters · API Client & HAR export · SSL/TLS decryption (unlimited hosts) · 200 other requests/day
Read 15 Oct 2026 · proxyhawk.io
Monthly
Everything in Free · unlimited traffic · 3 devices · breakpoints, block, map, mocks
Read 15 Oct 2026 · proxyhawk.io
3 Months
Everything in Free · unlimited traffic · 3 devices · breakpoints, block, map, mocks
Read 15 Oct 2026 · proxyhawk.io
Team
Everything in Pro · up to 5 developer seats · 10 devices across team · unlimited requests
Read 15 Oct 2026 · proxyhawk.io
Yearly
Everything in Free · unlimited traffic · 3 devices · breakpoints, block, map, mocks
Read 15 Oct 2026 · proxyhawk.io
On the record
- API Client
- The built-in API Client composes, edits, imports cURL, replays, and sends HTTP requests.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- API Guard
- API Guard learns endpoint response baselines and flags removed fields, type changes, and missing array items, with Slack or email alerts.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Block rules
- Block rules can drop matching requests or return errors without contacting the server.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Breakpoints
- Breakpoints pause requests or responses so headers and bodies can be edited or aborted before completion.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Device capture
- ProxyHawk supports capture from iPhone, iOS Simulator, Android, Android emulator, and Mac apps.proxyhawk.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Device targets
- Capture targets include a Mac, iOS Simulator, physical iPhone, Android emulator, and physical Android device.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- Documentation covers setup, certificates, traffic filtering, API Client use, advanced tools, security, limitations, and Guard CI onboarding.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Free limits
- The limitations guide says the Free plan captures up to 500 requests per day and excludes SSL/TLS decryption, breakpoints, block rules, scripting, and Map Local / Remote.proxyhawk.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Guided setup
- An in-app checklist guides certificate, proxy, and device configuration for each supported source.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- HAR workflows
- The app exports, imports, compares, redacts, and replays HAR files.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- HTTPS interception
- ProxyHawk creates a self-signed local CA and decrypts only hosts allowed in SSL proxying rules.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent user evidence
- The opened Reddit launch thread shows the announcement author describing ProxyHawk as a personal project and asking iOS, Android, and backend developers for feedback.reddit.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The Mac app is installed either from a downloadable DMG or with the Homebrew cask command shown in the setup guide.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: certificate pinning
- Apps using certificate or public-key pinning reject ProxyHawk interception unless a debug build or test bypass disables pinning.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: feature gating discrepancy
- The pricing page lists SSL/TLS decryption in Free, while the limitations guide says SSL/TLS decryption requires Pro or Lifetime.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: free tier discrepancy
- The pricing page lists 200 other requests per day, while the limitations guide says the Free plan captures up to 500 requests per day.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: helper approval
- Automatic macOS system-proxy toggling requires approval of a privileged helper in Login Items and Extensions.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: large payloads
- Very large bodies may be truncated in the detail view, while binary files are shown as hexadecimal previews.proxyhawk.io · read 15 Oct 2026
