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Charles

Charles is an HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the…

Version 4.6.2.8 · by XK72 Ltd

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Official site: charlesproxy.com

About Charles

Charles is an HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet. This includes requests, responses and the HTTP headers (which contain the cookies and caching information).

How to install Charles

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install XK72.Charles
  4. Open Charles once it finishes installing.
How to install Windows software with winget

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to charlesproxy.com, the developer's official site, where Charles is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Charles?

The version listed here is 4.6.2.8. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Charles from the command line?

With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install XK72.Charles. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Charles safe?

Charles downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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