proxyman-download-setup — Claude Code skill: install
This skill checks for Proxyman, installs it, launches it, and prepares the app before MCP setup on macOS, Windows, or Linux.
npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a claude-codeWhat proxyman-download-setup does
The skill walks an agent through detecting an existing Proxyman installation, fetching the current release, and opening the app. macOS can use Homebrew or a DMG, Windows uses PowerShell and its installer, and Linux uses an executable AppImage.
It also locates the MCP bridge exposed by the application. On Windows and Linux, Proxyman must be opened before MCP configuration because the first launch prepares that bridge. The MCP command is the bundled mcp-server or mcp-server.exe, not the main application binary.
Installation does not set up every traffic target. CLI programs, localhost requests, and HTTPS capture can require separate Proxyman modes, which belong to the follow-up capture workflow.
What it helps with
- check whether Proxyman is installed
- install Proxyman on macOS, Windows, or Linux
- open Proxyman before configuring MCP
- locate the bundled MCP bridge executable
- prepare Proxyman for later traffic capture
Example prompts for the agent
- Check for Proxyman on macOS, install it if needed, launch it, and prepare MCP.
- Install Proxyman on Windows with PowerShell, open it, and locate its MCP bridge.
- Download the Linux AppImage, launch Proxyman, and verify the MCP bridge path.
How to install proxyman-download-setup
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/proxyman-download-setup/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/proxyman-download-setup/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/proxyman-download-setup/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/proxyman-download-setup/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md proxyman-download-setup2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/proxyman-download-setup/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --path skills/proxyman-download-setupManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/proxyman-download-setup/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about proxyman-download-setup
How do I install proxyman-download-setup in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add ProxymanApp/proxyman-SKILL.md --skill proxyman-download-setup -a claude-code. Then check ~/.claude/skills/proxyman-download-setup/SKILL.md.
What does proxyman-download-setup do?
It detects Proxyman, selects an installation path for macOS, Windows, or Linux, starts the app, and prepares the MCP bridge.
Why must Proxyman launch before MCP setup?
On Windows and Linux, the first launch prepares the bundled MCP bridge. Agents should use mcp-server or mcp-server.exe as the MCP command instead of the Proxyman app.
