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charles · v5.1
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Web debugging Proxy application
brew install --cask charles Conflicts with: charles@4
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v5.115d ago5.0.3→5.1
Review
Mar 10, 2026Charles is a powerful web debugging proxy that allows developers to inspect and manipulate HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Its ability to capture and modify network requests makes it essential for developers working on web applications.
Charles captures and manipulates HTTP and HTTPS traffic for debugging web applications.
Maturity: The project is established with a steady user base, though recent GitHub activity is limited.
Community: Positive recognition on Hacker News highlights its community value.
Pros
- + Comprehensive debugging capabilities
- + Support for multiple platforms
- + Ability to modify network requests
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates
- - Limited recent GitHub activity
Community Mentions
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