Fiddler

Fiddler is a free web debugging tool that works as a proxy, logging all HTTP(S) traffic that is executed by processes in your computer. Fiddler allows you to inspect the traffic to see that exact HTTP request that was sent and the exact HTTP response that was returned. You can also use other advanced features, such as setting breakpoints and overriding the data that is sent or received.

To install Fiddler, navigate to https://www.telerik.com/fiddler and click the Free download button. Save and run the installer:

The Fiddler main screen is built from these main parts:

  • Sessions list: Shows the HTTP(S) requests that were sent from ...

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