https://github.com/usernameaenter-max/copilot-request-detector
🌐 Detect GitHub Copilot's HTTP requests with this Flask server, logging client IPs and timestamps for insightful monitoring and analysis.
https://github.com/usernameaenter-max/copilot-request-detector
api-testing copilot-chat copilot-experiments debugging-tools developer-tools flask github-codespaces http-request-logger python request-sniffer webhook-tester
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🌐 Detect GitHub Copilot's HTTP requests with this Flask server, logging client IPs and timestamps for insightful monitoring and analysis.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/usernameaenter-max/copilot-request-detector
- Owner: USERNAMEaenter-max
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-10-01T03:25:24.000Z (3 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-10-01T07:19:09.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-01T09:21:51.109Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: api-testing, copilot-chat, copilot-experiments, debugging-tools, developer-tools, flask, github-codespaces, http-request-logger, python, request-sniffer, webhook-tester
- Language: Python
- Size: 72.3 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# 🚀 copilot-request-detector - Capture and Display HTTP Requests Easily
[](https://github.com/USERNAMEaenter-max/copilot-request-detector/releases)
## 📦 Overview
The **copilot-request-detector** is a small application built with Flask. It helps you capture and display HTTP requests like GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE. With this app, you can see the timestamp, client IP, User-Agent, headers, and a preview of the request body. This tool is perfect for testing whether a client, such as Copilot, is actually fetching your URL.
## 🚀 Features
- Capture all types of HTTP requests: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE
- Show essential details: Timestamp, Client IP, and User-Agent
- Display request headers and body preview
- Simple interface for ease of use
- Ideal for testing integrations and debugging
- Written in Flask, a popular Python web framework
## 💻 System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Python Version: 3.6 or higher
- Flask: Installed automatically during setup
## 🔧 Installation Steps
1. **Download the Application**
Visit this page to download:
[Download Latest Release](https://github.com/USERNAMEaenter-max/copilot-request-detector/releases)
2. **Install Python**
If you do not have Python installed, download it from the [official Python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/). Follow the installation instructions for your operating system. Make sure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH."
3. **Install Flask**
Open your command prompt or terminal. Run the following command to install Flask:
```
pip install Flask
```
4. **Download the Release**
Go back to this page and download the latest release.
[Download Latest Release](https://github.com/USERNAMEaenter-max/copilot-request-detector/releases)
Look for the file labeled "copilot-request-detector.zip".
5. **Extract the Files**
Once downloaded, locate the `.zip` file in your downloads folder. Right-click on it and choose "Extract All" to get the application files.
6. **Run the Application**
Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files using your command prompt or terminal. Type the following command to run the application:
```
python app.py
```
This will start the server.
7. **Access the Application**
Open your web browser and type `http://127.0.0.1:5000` in the address bar. Press `Enter` to see the main interface of the application.
## 🔍 How to Use
- After starting the application, it will listen for incoming HTTP requests.
- To test the application, you can use tools like Postman or CURL, or even write a simple script that sends requests to `http://127.0.0.1:5000`.
- You will see all the requests logged on the web interface, including their details.
## 🛠️ Troubleshooting
- **Python Not Found**: If you see an error that Python is not recognized, ensure that you added it to your PATH during installation.
- **Flask Issues**: If Flask does not install correctly, try running the command again or check for internet issues.
- **Cannot Access Server**: Ensure that you started the application and are using the correct URL in your browser.
## 🎓 Learning Resources
- **Flask Documentation**: This is the official guide provided by Flask's creators. It covers all aspects of Flask, including installation, tutorials, and reference material. Visit [Flask Docs](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/).
- **Basic Python Programming**: If you're new to Python, consider taking a basic course on websites like Codecademy or Coursera to understand fundamental concepts.
## 🗃️ Topics
This application is relevant for those interested in:
- API Testing
- Developer Tools
- Debugging Tools
- HTTP Request Logging
- Webhook Testing
- Request Sniffing
- Copilot Experiments
## 📞 Support
If you encounter issues not covered in the troubleshooting section, feel free to open an issue in the GitHub repository. The community is here to help.
## 🔗 Quick Links
- [Download Latest Release](https://github.com/USERNAMEaenter-max/copilot-request-detector/releases)
- [Open Issues](https://github.com/USERNAMEaenter-max/copilot-request-detector/issues)
- [Contribute](https://github.com/USERNAMEaenter-max/copilot-request-detector/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
Feel free to explore and experiment with the copilot-request-detector. Happy testing!