Program for detailed analysis network traffic, which is an advanced proxy server. It is able to track all the information that the browser or any other program sends to the Internet. Can be used to hack online games.
The main purpose of the utility is the ability to monitor all network data sent or received by a computer. It includes three main functions: sniffer (traffic analysis), debugger (error search) and proxy server (intermediate network entry point).
The program contains a large number of tools that will be useful to server administrators, developers of various software and webmasters. Among ordinary users Charles is popular because of the ability to “wedged” into the dialogue between the game and the online server. This is often used by "cheaters" (fans of dishonest play).
Main characteristics:
- advanced proxy server, which is quite convenient to use;
- traffic analyzer;
- the ability to fix errors at the server-client stage;
- emulation of low-speed network connection;
- customizable reporting.
Principle of operation:
an ordinary user is unlikely to be able to immediately understand the functionality of Charles. Therefore, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the training material, which is available on the same YouTube.
The most common purpose of downloading a program is to substitute values in an online game. To do this, traffic analysis is launched during an active Internet session (the button with the image of a camera). The Structure tab displays a tree of active queries. You can open the required section by clicking right click mouse and select "Advanced Repeat". After that, access to the window for changing the value of any of these requests will appear. Usually, this algorithm is used to hack online applications.
Pros:
- really great functionality for creating a proxy server;
- work stability.
Minuses:
- for full use requires certain knowledge;
- no Russian localization;
- high cost of a license.
A big plus for Charlis is that although the program cannot be downloaded for free in Russian, its English-language Trial version is available without restrictions in functionality for 30 days. But the cost of a full-fledged version of the application is quite high - from $50 for a personal license to $700 for a full-featured server "unlimited". On the other hand, such software has never been cheap, and during the trial period, you can decide whether to continue using the utility.
Analogues:
Fiddler2- free program to monitor traffic;
Apache HTTP Server - software for deploying a proxy server on a computer.
Charles - sniffer, debugger and proxy server in one "package". Charles is installed as a proxy server and allows you to monitor packets sent and received between servers and your Internet applications. First of all, it will be of interest to software developers and server administrators, because without such tools it is very difficult to establish the correct work.
Charles acts as an intermediary not only in http connections, but also in encrypted SSL channels. You can view all queries in plain text. Thus, you will be able to debug HTTPS sessions.
Simulating modem connections will allow you to test your site for users with low speed internet. Charles narrows the channel, simulating any bandwidth.
This debugger is well suited for XML development, particularly AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript and XML) and XMLHTTP. You can visually view the data that passes from the server to the client, and vice versa. Charles supports JSON, JSON-RPC and SOAP by default, displaying each in a simple tree form.
When installing a proxy server, the program can automatically change the proxy settings in most browsers to Windows platforms and Mac OS X.
Key features and functions
- SSL Proxying (proxying) - the ability to view SSL requests and responses in text format;
- the ability to set the channel width. This is necessary in order to simulate a slow Internet connection, including data transfer delays;
- AJAX debugging - the ability to view XML and JSON requests and responses in a tree or text format;
- AMF - viewing the contents of Flash Remoting / Flex Remoting messages in a tree format;
- Repeat requests to test back-end changes - repeat requests to test back-end changes;
- editing queries to test different connections;
- Breakpoints to intercept and edit requests or responses - the ability to intercept and edit requests and responses;
- Validate recorded HTML, CSS and RSS/atom responses using the W3C validator - the ability to validate recorded HTML, CSS and RSS/Atom responses using the W3C validator.
Charles is a universal program that allows you to use debugging, proxy server and sniffing all in one. It is often used not only by system administrators but also by professional players because of its functionality.
Functional:
- Troubleshooting;
- Ability to adjust the "width" of the channel, simulation various options modem connection;
- Viewing protocols in JSON, SOAP formats with display in two available formats - text or tree;
- Ability to intercept network requests with on-the-fly editing;
- Convenient work with SSL certificates and encrypted channels;
- Using the W3C validator to validate received responses;
- Resubmit request with changes made and its verification.
Using the program
First of all, the program is oriented and intended for the work of a system administrator, as well as for developers of software products that send and receive data packets from the network. With Charles, you can constantly view the traffic when communicating between the client and the server. In addition to the main focus on programmers and system administrators, this program is also loved by some gamers. Charles allows you to replace some of the data coming from the client to the server by passing them off as real, which can make you more invulnerable in the game, get a greater margin of safety or ammunition for weapons.Program Information
The software compatible and installed on any version of Windows, has a shareware license to use. The demo version is completely unlimited in its capabilities, so you can fully enjoy its functionality within 30 days from the date of installation on your computer. Further, in order to use the program, you will need to purchase a license.Main features of Charles
- Installed on any operating system;
- Allows you to test websites and other client-server applications with different network connection options;
- Convenient for gamers who like to make corrections and changes to online services or games;
- Allows computers located in the same local network go online;
- Allows you to fix problems and fix errors in data transfer between the client and the receiving server;
- Convenient and clear interface for the user.
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