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james-proxy/james

Web Debugging Proxy Application observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/james-proxy/james · JavaScript observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

23/100

  • Activity 0
  • Release rhythm 8
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 4087
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 1917
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1439 stars · 124 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

James is an open-source HTTP proxy and monitor desktop app built with Electron, React, and hoxy that lets developers view and intercept browser requests. It supports wildcard URL mapping to redirect requests (e.g., to localhost) and HTTPS proxying, serving as an alternative to Charles Proxy.

Use cases

  • intercept http requests from the browser
  • map remote urls to localhost for frontend development
  • debug http traffic like charles proxy but free
  • proxy https requests for debugging
  • redirect api requests with wildcard url patterns

When to choose

  • you need a free, open-source Charles Proxy alternative for inspecting browser traffic
  • you want to remap remote assets or APIs to a local server during development
  • you prefer a simple cross-platform desktop proxy with wildcard URL mapping

When to avoid

  • you need actively maintained software - the project is in maintenance mode
  • you need advanced features like throttling, breakpoints, or scripting - consider HTTP Toolkit
  • you require commercial support or frequent updates

Facets

application · maturity maintenance

proxy http-client developer-tools web-development developer-tools networking cross-platform http-proxy request-interception url-mapping charles-alternative electron-app web-debugging debugging desktop electron

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
james-proxy/jamesmain23

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