# Rockxy for Mac

> An open-source HTTP and HTTPS debugging proxy.

Rockxy captures traffic from Mac apps, simulators and devices, including WebSocket and GraphQL, then lets you replay, rewrite, map and break on requests and redact data before sharing. The core is free and open source, with one-time Pro licences.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Rockxy LLC
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://rockxy.io/
- Homebrew cask: rockxy
- Source code: https://github.com/RockxyApp/Rockxy
- License: AGPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 1.4k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/rockxy/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask rockxy
```

## Questions

### Is Rockxy free?

Rockxy is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Rockxy for Mac?

Download Rockxy from the developer's website (rockxy.io) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Rockxy from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask rockxy`.

### What are good alternatives to Rockxy?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are Proxyman (free + pro), Tracexy (free + pro), Zed (open source) and Ghostty (open source).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [Proxyman](https://macworthy.com/apps/proxyman/): Inspect every HTTP request, beautifully. (Free + Pro)
- [Tracexy](https://macworthy.com/apps/tracexy/): Packet analysis organised by app and session. (Free + Pro)
- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (Open source)
- [OrbStack](https://macworthy.com/apps/orbstack/): Docker and Linux machines, light as a feather. (Free + Pro)
- [Warp](https://macworthy.com/apps/warp/): The terminal, reimagined around blocks and agents. (Free + Pro)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Nova](https://macworthy.com/apps/nova/): Panic's beautiful, extensible code editor. (Subscription)

Tags: proxy, http, debugging