I don't feel like paying a **monthly subscription** for an HTTP proxy/interceptor. A lifetime license? Sure. But subscription-based for a dev tool? No thanks.
## How It Works
The patcher intercepts HTTP Toolkit's authentication functions:
-`isPaidUser`
-`isLoggedIn`
-`userHasSubscription`
-`userEmail`
-`mightBePaidUser`
-`isPastDueUser`
By hooking these functions, we bypass the subscription checks entirely.
### Can They Fix It?
Yes, but they most likely won't. Fixing this would require changing their entire codebase architecture. And if they do? I'll just update the patcher.
## Installation
1. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
## Building
Build standalone executables for all platforms and architectures:
```bash
npm run build
```
This creates self-contained executables in the `dist/` directory:
-`httptoolkit-patcher-macos-arm64` (Apple Silicon M Chip)
**Note:** These are standalone executables created with `pkg` that include Node.js runtime and all dependencies. No need to install Node.js separately!
## Usage
### From Source
**Patch:**
```bash
npm start
```
**Unpatch:**
```bash
npm run unpatch
```
### Using Prebuilt Executables
Download the appropriate executable for your platform from [Releases](https://github.com/xenos1337/httptoolkit-patcher/releases), then:
**Windows:**
```cmd
httptoolkit-patcher-win-x64.exe
```
**Linux/macOS:**
```bash
chmod +x httptoolkit-patcher-linux-x64 # or your architecture
./httptoolkit-patcher-linux-x64
```
That's it. The patcher handles everything automatically.
## Technical Details
1. Finds HTTP Toolkit installation
2. Kills running processes
3. Requests elevation if needed
4. Backs up `app.asar`
5. Extracts and patches `preload.js`
6. Repackages and launches
## Troubleshooting
**Permission errors?** Run as admin/sudo or let the patcher request elevation.
**Already patched?** The patcher will ask if you want to repatch.
**Want to restore?** Run `npm run unpatch` to restore from backup.
**Anything else?** Open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/xenos1337/httptoolkit-patcher/issues).
## GitHub Release Workflow
This project includes an automated GitHub Actions workflow that builds and releases the patcher for all platforms.
### Creating a Release
1. Create and push a version tag:
```bash
git tag v2.0.1
git push origin v2.0.1
```
2. The GitHub Actions workflow will automatically:
- Build for all platforms and architectures (Windows x64, Linux x64/ARM64, macOS Intel/Apple Silicon)
- Create standalone native executables using pkg
- Create a GitHub release with all binaries as downloadable artifacts
### Manual Workflow Trigger
You can also manually trigger the release workflow from the GitHub Actions tab.
## Disclaimer
This tool is provided as-is. Use at your own risk. For educational purposes only.
