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Show HN: A tool for complete WebSocket traffic control
I built a Chrome extension that acts as a WebSocket proxy, allowing real-time monitoring, message simulation, and traffic interception. Think "Proxyman for WebSockets" but integrated into Chrome DevTools.
Key features:
Real-time WebSocket monitoring and message capture
Send custom messages in both directions (client ↔ server)
Block incoming/outgoing messages for testing
Background monitoring (captures connections even when DevTools is closed)
Why: I was debugging a WebSocket chat app and needed better tools than browser DevTools. Existing solutions required external proxies or were too basic.
Tech: Injects proxy script to intercept WebSocket constructor, React + Vite UI, Chrome DevTools API integration, MIT licensed.
Perfect for debugging WebSocket apps, testing error scenarios, reverse engineering APIs, and QA testing real-time features.
Links:
GitHub: https://github.com/law-chain-hot/websocket-devtools https://github.com/law-chain-hot/websocket-devtools
YouTube Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64x__1xORQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64x__1xORQ
Would love feedback from developers who work with WebSockets regularly!