API Debugging Using Proxyman

Quick Steps

Step 1

Ensure Proxyman is Set Up

• Make sure we have Proxyman installed on our macOS system.
• We can Download and install Proxyman from the official website (https://proxyman.io/).

Step 2

Connect the Emulator or Mobile Device to the Same Network

• We'll need the IP address of your macOS system to configure the emulator or mobile device's proxy settings. We can find the IP address by going to System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi (or the connected network interface) and checking the IP address listed
• Or, we can verify the ip address in the proxyman as well.
• Make sure, the mobile device and the system on which the proxyman is opened are on the same network.

Step 3

Configure Proxy Settings on the Emulator or Mobile Device

• For Emulator/Simulator:
  • Launch the Emulator/Simulator with the TS app.
  • Open the Debug Panel.
  • Enter the IP address and port (usually 9090) in the "Proxy" field.
  • Click on Save.
• For Physical Android or iOS Device:
  • Launch the TS app.
  • Open the Debug Panel.
  • Enter the IP address and port (usually 9090) in the "Proxy" field.
  • Click on Save.

Step 4

Start Intercepting Traffic in Proxyman

• Open Proxyman on our macOS system and start intercepting network traffic.
• We should now see requests from your emulator or mobile device in Proxyman's interface.

Step 5

Inspect API Requests and Responses

• Click on an API request in Proxyman to inspect its details, including headers, body, and the server's response.