How to Install mitmproxy on Linux Mint

mitmproxy is a powerful open-source tool that allows you to intercept, inspect, and modify HTTP and HTTPS traffic. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install the latest version of mitmproxy on Linux Mint.

Step 1: Update your System

Before installing any new software packages, update your system by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Python

mitmproxy runs on Python, so you need to make sure that Python is installed on your system. In most cases, it is already installed. However, if it’s not installed on your system, you can install it using the following command:

sudo apt install python

Step 3: Install mitmproxy

You can easily install the latest version of mitmproxy using the following command:

sudo apt-get install mitmproxy

Step 4: Verify Installation and Run mitmproxy

Once the installation has completed, you can verify the installation by running the following command:

mitmproxy --version

This command will show you the version number of mitmproxy installed on your system.

To start mitmproxy after installation, simply run the following command:

mitmproxy

This will display a console interface that runs mitmproxy and listens for incoming requests on port 8080.

Conclusion

That’s it! You now have mitmproxy installed on your Linux Mint system. You can start intercepting and modifying your HTTP and HTTPS traffic with ease.