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Using Postman Proxy to Capture and Inspect API Calls from iOS or Android Devices

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Date Published
Author
Shamasis Bhattacharya
Word Count
290
Company Posts That Month
3
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
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No
Summary

Postman's proxy feature allows users to inspect HTTP communication originating from their mobile devices by ensuring both the computer and mobile are connected to the same local wireless network. To utilize this feature, users must first open the Proxy Settings in the Postman Mac App, noting the default port, typically 5555, and set the target to "History" to capture requests. They then need to ascertain their computer's IP address and configure their mobile device's wireless settings to use an HTTP Proxy with the computer's IP and the specified port. Once configured, network calls made from apps or browsers on the mobile device will appear in the Postman App’s history sidebar, allowing users to monitor and analyze the requests. For further discussion on the capabilities and workings of Postman Proxy, users are encouraged to engage with the Postman Community.

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