How do I view the recorded requests?

Use the 'log' command to print the captured payloads in JSONL format, sorted from newest to oldest.

Can I change the port the recorder listens on?

Yes, you can specify a custom port using the '--port' flag or by setting a 'PORT' environment variable.

What happens if the request buffer gets full?

The recorder uses a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) approach, automatically removing the oldest entries once the configured window size is reached.

Does it support all HTTP methods?

Yes, it records POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, and other standard methods, with the exception of 'GET /_logs' which is reserved for the internal log output.

Do I need to manually stop the recorder?

Yes, it is recommended to run the 'stop' command after your debugging session to free up system resources and the assigned port.

Request Recorder

Name: Request Recorder
Author: viteinfinite

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API 开发

Captures and logs incoming HTTP request payloads during debugging sessions to streamline API development and troubleshooting.

Request Recorder is a lightweight Node.js-based CLI utility designed to intercept and store HTTP traffic locally for real-time analysis. By running a daemonized service via PM2, it maintains a sliding window of recent requests—including POST, PUT, and PATCH payloads—which can be instantly retrieved as JSONL. This is particularly useful for developers who need to verify webhooks, inspect complex JSON payloads from external services, or debug local API integrations without setting up heavy monitoring infrastructure.

主要功能

011 GitHub stars

02Daemonized background recording using PM2 for persistent debugging sessions

03Universal HTTP method support capturing all incoming request types

04Configurable request window (FIFO) to manage memory usage efficiently

05Standard JSONL output format for easy parsing and log inspection

06Simple CLI interface for starting, stopping, and viewing logs instantly

使用场景

01Inspecting complex HTTP payloads sent by frontend clients to a local backend

02Monitoring data flow between microservices during local development

03Debugging incoming webhooks from external services like Stripe or GitHub

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add viteinfinite/skills request-recorder

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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