What is Local Proxy Inspector?
Transparent HTTP proxy for local development. See every webhook request/response, mock failures, search history. When your backend crashes, LPI keeps responding. Single binary, works offline, SQLite storage. Built by devs who hate losing webhook data.
Problem
Users struggle to inspect and debug HTTP traffic/webhooks during local development, losing webhook data when the backend crashes and lacking persistent monitoring tools for historical requests.
Solution
A single-binary local proxy tool enabling developers to capture all HTTP traffic/webhooks offline, mock failures, and store data in SQLite for persistent debugging.
Customers
Software developers (backend/full-stack) working on web applications requiring real-time webhook debugging, often in environments with unstable backend services.
Unique Features
Offline-first SQLite storage for request history, mock failure scenarios, transparent proxy without code changes, and continued response delivery during backend crashes.
User Comments
Simplifies local webhook debugging
No more lost requests during crashes
Essential for API integrations
Lightweight and easy to deploy
SQLite storage is a game-changer
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 200+ upvotes (as of knowledge cutoff Oct 2023). No explicit MRR or user count disclosed; positioned as a niche developer tool.
Market Size
The $4.5 billion global API management market (Grand View Research, 2022) reflects demand for tools like LPI that optimize API/webhook development workflows.
