Microsoft Fiddler

Fiddler is a free web debugging proxy tool that captures HTTP(S) traffic between your computer and the internet, enabling you to inspect and analyze network requests and responses.

Fiddler acts as an intermediary between your computer and the network, allowing you to track and modify HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses. It captures the traffic by acting as a proxy server for your browser or application.

Fiddler is primarily designed for Windows and supports all major Windows versions. However, there are also some unofficial builds available for macOS and Linux.

Yes, Fiddler can decrypt HTTPS traffic by acting as a man-in-the-middle proxy. It uses a self-generated root certificate that enables it to decrypt and inspect HTTPS communications.

Absolutely, Fiddler allows you to tamper with the request or response before they reach their destination. You can modify headers, simulate different responses, or even compose entirely new requests.

Yes, Fiddler is completely free to download and use. It provides a rich set of features for web debugging without any cost.

The free version of Fiddler includes all core functionality for web debugging and analysis. Some advanced features, like scripting with FiddlerScript or capturing traffic from mobile devices, require a paid license with Fiddler Everywhere.

While the original Fiddler tool is primarily designed for desktop platforms, you can use Fiddler Everywhere to capture traffic from mobile devices such as iOS and Android. It provides similar functionalities across different platforms.

To uninstall Fiddler, go to the Control Panel on your Windows computer, find the 'Programs and Features' or 'Add/Remove Programs' option, locate Fiddler in the list of installed applications, and select 'Uninstall'.

Microsoft provides extensive documentation, tutorials, and community resources for Fiddler on the official website. You can find additional information, guides, and support forums there.