Hey folks! I'm on the hunt for a network traffic monitoring tool that blends a modern, user-friendly design like the Chrome DevTools Network tab with the capability to capture and analyze all types of network protocols, not just HTTP/S. I want to monitor various apps, including those using UDP channels like Discord, with the same level of ease and design appeal as DevTools provides for HTTP traffic. I've played around with Wireshark, but its interface seems outdated and convoluted. I've also checked out HTTP Toolkit and Proxyman, which have slick UIs for HTTP, but they don't support UDP or other protocols. So, I'm curious if anyone knows of a tool—or maybe a combination of tools—that gives a great user experience similar to DevTools while supporting all network protocols. I would love any recommendations for tools or workflows you've found helpful! Thanks a bunch!
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Totally get your struggle! There isn’t a single tool that nails both a polished UI and full protocol support. I suggest using Wireshark for the heavy lifting along with HTTP Toolkit or Proxyman for a smooth HTTP/S experience.
If you're looking for flow monitoring, you might want to check out options like Akvorado or Ntop. But if you want to dive into the actual contents of the flows, you’d probably stick to tools built on `libpcap` like tcpdump or Wireshark, though you'll find they can be a bit overwhelming interface-wise.
While you’re not keen on protocol-specific tools, I’d recommend checking out Fiddler for HTTP/S traffic. For a more comprehensive solution, using Wireshark might be necessary, especially for its multi-protocol capabilities. Just a heads up, it may involve some configurations for capturing HTTPS traffic.
You're right, there's no one perfect tool. I suggest a combination: use HTTP Toolkit or Fiddler for HTTP, Wireshark for more in-depth analysis, and consider Obkio for overall performance monitoring with nice graphs. It might not show packet details, but it's fantastic for spotting major issues.
You might want to look into Glasswire! It's a solid choice for monitoring your network activity.
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