Product summary
Dev Proxy (Beta) is a free Windows utility that simplifies handling proxy configurations for software developers. It makes creating, saving and swapping proxy setups fast and straightforward so you can test applications across different network conditions with minimal friction. The interface is kept intentionally simple to speed common tasks and reduce setup time.
Core capabilities
- Quick switching between saved proxy profiles for different testing scenarios
- Support for a variety of proxy protocols and connection types
- Both manual entry and automatic detection/configuration modes
- Compact, low-overhead design that minimizes CPU and memory use
- Simple, streamlined UI to reduce the learning curve
How it improves development workflows
By centralizing proxy management, Dev Proxy (Beta) removes repetitive configuration steps and reduces the likelihood of misconfigured network settings. Developers can keep multiple environment presets (for local, staging, and remote testing) and toggle between them instantly, accelerating debugging and QA cycles. The tool’s light resource usage means it can run alongside your IDE and local servers without noticeable impact.
Installation and basic use
- Download the Windows installer for Dev Proxy (Beta).
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup.
- Create proxy profiles by entering the server address, port and authentication info (if required).
- Choose a profile and enable it to apply those network settings system-wide.
- Switch profiles as needed while testing to simulate different network environments.
System footprint and compatibility
Dev Proxy (Beta) is intended for Windows desktops and laptops and is designed to be unobtrusive. It requires minimal disk space and keeps background resource consumption low so it won’t interfere with development tools or virtual machines.
Alternative option
If you’re looking for a different solution, consider SHAREit Free as an alternative offering for certain network-related tasks.
Technical
- Windows
- Free