Wiretap

Dev tools

api debugging proxy

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Wiretap

Wiretap is a tool for integrating Apps w/REST APIs - need beta testers

httpkit.com

#rest api debugging#reverse proxy#network traffic inspector#mobile api testing

19points
7comments
#961of 1,677 in 2012
Top 58%of 2012 by points

How HN took it

LovedMost comments that take a side are positive

4 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 0 critical, out of 5 comments about the project. Thread score +0.52.

Docs: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 againstIdea: 1 for, 0 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Demo video is clear and well paced

    From 2 comments
    • Very cool demo - there was enough in the video that I got it without feeling like you glossed over much, nor did you go too slow - pretty good pace for this type of service and…
      mgkimsal on HN
    • I upvoted at first because Kris is a friend and it looked good. Then I watched the video and: 1) This looks great 2) It's a fantastic demo video Is the automatic local connection…
      midnightmonster on HN
  • Interest in trying it and beta testing

    From 2 comments
    • Ooh, this is really neat. :) I'd love to test - would be incredibly useful for my project right now. I'll PM you :)
      katieben on HN
    • Looks very cool. Excited to try it out.
      spatical on HN

Objections

  • Desktop app only works on OSX so far

    From 1 comment
    • Thanks! Yep, the local connection will tunnel through an HTTPS connect, so it should work from behind aggressive NATs. The goal of the desktop app is cross-platform. In its…
      KrisJordan on HN

Requests

  • Windows or Linux desktop app support

    From 1 comment
    • I upvoted at first because Kris is a friend and it looked good. Then I watched the video and: 1) This looks great 2) It's a fantastic demo video Is the automatic local connection…
      midnightmonster on HN

Questions

  • Does the local connection work behind NAT

    From 1 comment
    • I upvoted at first because Kris is a friend and it looked good. Then I watched the video and: 1) This looks great 2) It's a fantastic demo video Is the automatic local connection…
      midnightmonster on HN

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