forwarder SauceLabs

Forwarder: A Robust MITM Proxy Solution

Forwarder is a production-ready, high-performance Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) proxy designed to facilitate debugging, intercepting, and manipulating HTTP traffic. It serves as a core component of SauceLabs' Sauce Connect Proxy, enabling seamless interaction with network traffic.

Key Features:

• Upstream Proxy Support: Handles HTTP(S), SOCKS5, and direct connections for flexible routing.
• PAC File Configuration: Simplifies proxy setup using industry-standard PAC files for dynamic configuration.
• HTTPS MITM Capabilities: Automatically generates certificates to decrypt and inspect HTTPS traffic securely.
• Versatile Traffic Handling: Supports a wide range of protocols including HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets (both secure and non-secure), Server-Sent Events (SSE), and TCP-based services like SMTP and IMAP.

Audience & Benefits: Ideal for developers, QA engineers, and security professionals, Forwarder allows users to analyze, intercept, and manipulate network traffic without altering client configurations. This capability is invaluable for testing, debugging, and ensuring secure communication across various applications.

Installation: Forwarder can be easily installed using winget, making it accessible across different platforms. Once installed, it can be run with simple commands tailored to your specific needs.

With its robust features and ease of use, Forwarder is an essential tool for anyone requiring deep insight into network traffic dynamics.