How to start mitmproxy on Windows

To start mitmproxy on Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Install Python:

   • Download and install Python from the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
   • Make sure to check the "Add Python to PATH" option during the installation process.

2. Open a command prompt or PowerShell:

   • Press the Windows key, type "cmd" or "PowerShell," and select the appropriate option.

3. Install mitmproxy:

   • In the command prompt or PowerShell, run the following command to install mitmproxy using pip:

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     pip install mitmproxy
     
     

4. Start mitmproxy:

   • In the command prompt or PowerShell, run the following command to start mitmproxy:

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     mitmproxy
     
     

5. Accept the certificate installation:

   • When mitmproxy starts for the first time, it generates a certificate for intercepting HTTPS traffic. You need to accept and install this certificate.
   • Open your web browser and navigate to http://mitm.it.
   • Follow the instructions provided on the page to download and install the certificate for your operating system and browser.

6. Configure proxy settings:

   • In your browser or application, configure the proxy settings to use mitmproxy. The default proxy address is 127.0.0.1 (localhost) and the default port is 8080.

mitmproxy should now be running on your Windows machine, intercepting and logging network traffic. You can view the captured traffic and perform various actions using the mitmweb interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8081.

Note: If you encounter any issues, make sure that Python and mitmproxy are properly installed and accessible in your environment. You may need to restart your command prompt or PowerShell session after installing mitmproxy to ensure the executable is found in your system's PATH.

By following these steps, you can start mitmproxy on Windows and begin capturing and manipulating network traffic.