HTTP Proxy with Logging

Overview

This is a basic HTTP proxy server written in Go that logs all incoming HTTP requests. It captures essential details like the request method, URL, and headers, making it a useful starting point for learning about networking, proxying, and logging in Go.

Features

• Forwards HTTP requests to their destination.
• Logs request details (method, URL, headers).
• Simple and lightweight, perfect for beginners.

Installation & Usage

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Go installed (version 1.18 or higher recommended). You can download it from golang.org.

Clone the Repository

 git clone https://github.com/vitorsv1/go-proxy.git
 cd go-proxy

Run the Proxy Server

go run main.go

By default, the proxy listens on port 8080.

Configure Your System to Use the Proxy

• Browser: Set localhost:8080 as your HTTP proxy.
• Curl: Use the proxy in requests:

  curl -x http://localhost:8080 http://example.com

File Structure

• cmd/
  • main.go
• internal/
  • proxy/
    • proxy.go
    • logger.go
    • filter.go
  • config/
    • config.go
• logs/
• tests/
• go.mod
• README.md

Next Steps

Here are some enhancements you can add:

• Support for HTTPS requests
• Implement domain blocklisting
• Save logs to a file instead of printing to the console