mitmproxy-macos
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are running mitmproxy on macOS and need native system integration. The package is actively maintained, has no external dependencies, and uses a permissive MIT license. It is essential for mitmproxy's macOS functionality rather than optional, so the decision hinges on whether you need mitmproxy itself on that platform.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.12 or later; macOS system only; paid Apple Developer Account needed for development of the network extension.
- Active maintenance with a recent release 25 days ago.
- Low install friction as a pure wheel package with no runtime dependencies.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, suitable for both personal and commercial projects.
last release 2026-07-20 (25 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-01 · 438 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 165,315 downloads/mo, #10,526 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install mitmproxy-macos==0.12.11
# Use with mitmproxy, setting env var for development:
export MITMPROXY_KEEP_REDIRECTOR=1- Whether the precompiled binaries work on all recent macOS versions or have specific OS requirements
- Whether installation outside of the main mitmproxy package workflow is supported or recommended
- Performance or stability characteristics of the network extension under typical usage
What it is and what it does
mitmproxy-macos is a companion package that bundles precompiled macOS applications needed for mitmproxy to intercept and inspect network traffic on macOS systems. It includes two main components: a Rust-based certificate-trusting helper app that marks the mitmproxy CA as trusted in the system keychain, and a macOS Network System Extension app bundle that handles traffic redirection at the network level.
The package is designed to be used alongside mitmproxy itself, providing the native macOS integration layer that allows mitmproxy to function as a system-wide proxy. It requires Python 3.12 or later and is maintained as part of the mitmproxy project. The package contains only precompiled binaries and has no Python runtime dependencies, making installation straightforward.
Use it for
- Set up mitmproxy on macOS to intercept HTTPS traffic from applications for debugging or security testing
- Automate CA certificate installation on macOS systems running mitmproxy
- Configure system-wide traffic redirection for penetration testing or network analysis on macOS
- Develop network-level traffic inspection tools on macOS using the network extension framework
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are running mitmproxy on macOS and need native system integration.
The package is actively maintained, has no external dependencies, and uses a permissive MIT license. It is essential for mitmproxy's macOS functionality rather than optional, so the decision hinges on whether you need mitmproxy itself on that platform.
Install
mitmproxy-macos on PyPI
Before you install
Active maintenance with a recent release 25 days ago. Low install friction as a pure wheel package with no runtime dependencies. Requires Python 3.12 or later.
Requires Python 3.12 or later; macOS system only; paid Apple Developer Account needed for development of the network extension.
License in practice
MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, suitable for both personal and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install mitmproxy-macos==0.12.11
# Use with mitmproxy, setting env var for development:
export MITMPROXY_KEEP_REDIRECTOR=1Verify before relying
- Whether the precompiled binaries work on all recent macOS versions or have specific OS requirements
- Whether installation outside of the main mitmproxy package workflow is supported or recommended
- Performance or stability characteristics of the network extension under typical usage
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.12 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 25 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 165,315 / month, #10,526 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
Evidence: mitmproxy_macos-0.12.11-py3-none-any.whl
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