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LittleProxy/LittleProxy

High performance HTTP proxy originally written by your friends at Lantern and now maintained by volunteer open source programmers. This fork of adamfisk's repository was created in order to keep the project alive.

Java ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
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⑂51FORKS
!18ISSUES
🏆#9,674GLOBAL RANK
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LittleProxy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 150. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 19 stars a year. It ranks #802 among Java repositories and #9,674 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

LittleProxy is an open-source project written in Java: High performance HTTP proxy originally written by your friends at Lantern and now maintained by volunteer open source programmers. This fork of adamfisk's repository was created in order to keep the project alive.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/LittleProxy/LittleProxy.git
cd LittleProxy

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

LittleProxy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed LittleProxy into Java backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install LittleProxy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/LittleProxy/LittleProxy.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for LittleProxy.

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Import LittleProxy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `LittleProxy --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 150 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Java for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Java and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

LittleProxy/LittleProxy is currently ranked #9,674 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LittleProxy do? +

High performance HTTP proxy originally written by your friends at Lantern and now maintained by volunteer open source programmers. This fork of adamfisk's repository was created in order to keep the project alive.

What language is LittleProxy written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.

Is LittleProxy actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 18 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does LittleProxy have? +

LittleProxy has 150 stars and 51 forks on GitHub.

How does LittleProxy rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 150 stars, LittleProxy/LittleProxy is ranked #9,674 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #802 among Java projects.

What license is LittleProxy distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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