// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MITMPROXY TOOLS

25 tools from the Mitmproxy MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 25 MITMPROXY TOOLS

READ 13 tools

Read detect_auth_pattern detect_auth_pattern Read extract_from_flow extract_from_flow Read extract_session_variable extract_session_variable Read get_api_patterns Cluster captured traffic into endpoint patterns. Read get_flow_schema Infer a simple schema from a flow's JSON response body. Read get_traffic_summary get_traffic_summary Read inspect_flow Get full details of a captured flow. Read inspect_flows inspect_flows Read list_rules list_rules Read list_tools List all available tools with their descriptions. Read load_traffic_file load_traffic_file Read search_traffic Search captured traffic using filters. Read export_openapi_spec Exports captured API traffic patterns to an OpenAPI v3 JSON specification.

WRITE 3 tools

Write set_global_header set_global_header Write set_scope set_scope Write set_session_variable Manually set a session variable to use in replayed flows.

DESTRUCTIVE 3 tools

Destructive clear_rules clear_rules Destructive clear_traffic Clear all captured traffic from the database. Destructive remove_global_header remove_global_header

EXECUTE 6 tools

Execute start_proxy start_proxy Execute stop_proxy stop_proxy Execute fuzz_endpoint fuzz_endpoint Execute replay_flow Replay a captured flow, optionally with modified method, headers, or body. Execute add_interception_rule add_interception_rule Execute generate_scraper_code Generate executable scraper/automation code from a comma-separated list of

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mitmproxy MCP server have? +

The Mitmproxy MCP server exposes 25 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mitmproxy tools? +

Route the Mitmproxy server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Mitmproxy tools fall into? +

Mitmproxy tools are categorised as Read (13), Write (3), Destructive (3), Execute (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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