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Capturing SSL/TLS plaintext without a CA certificate using eBPF. Supported on Linux/Android kernels for amd64/arm64.

C ◇ android Apache-2.0
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⑂1.6KFORKS
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🏆#524GLOBAL RANK
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ecapture gained 387 stars in the last 30 days, about 13 a day, and now has 15.5K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 3.1K stars a year. It ranks #2 among C repositories and #524 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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ecapture has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1030. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

ecapture is an open-source project written in C: Capturing SSL/TLS plaintext without a CA certificate using eBPF. Supported on Linux/Android kernels for amd64/arm64.

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

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

2

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

3

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

4

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

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/gojue/ecapture.git
cd ecapture

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

ecapture coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 ecapture into C 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

1

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

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ecapture.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 15,482 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in C 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 C 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 C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ecapture do? +

Capturing SSL/TLS plaintext without a CA certificate using eBPF. Supported on Linux/Android kernels for amd64/arm64.

What language is ecapture written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: android, android-https-capture, ebpf, ebpf-go, ebpf-tc.

Is ecapture actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 14 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does ecapture have? +

ecapture has 15,482 stars and 1,645 forks on GitHub.

How does ecapture rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 15,482 stars, gojue/ecapture is ranked #524 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2 among C projects.

What license is ecapture distributed under? +

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

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