Proxee

What is Proxee?

Proxee is a macOS menu bar app that mirrors a local web development server to an iPhone so developers can preview and interact with a live site while they build. It is designed for web developers who want to check mobile layouts, navigation, scrolling, and reload behavior on a real iPhone without changing their project code.

The product pairs a Mac and iPhone over a local network using QR-based setup and trusted device pairing. According to the site, it works with local web servers and frameworks such as Next.js, React, Astro, and Vite, and it operates at the HTTP layer without requiring adapters or code changes.

Key Features

• Live preview on iPhone: shows a local dev project on a connected iPhone so you can inspect mobile UI during development.
• Live reload and sync: keeps reloads, page navigation, scroll position, and theme changes in sync across paired devices.
• QR-based pairing flow: setup starts by selecting the local port, scanning a QR code, and approving the iPhone for pairing.
• Framework-agnostic proxying: works with local dev servers without project-specific adapters or changes, and is described as compatible with common frameworks and servers.
• Free iOS companion app: includes a companion app that keeps the iPhone awake and remembers the session for longer work.
• Local-only operation: runs on the Mac and communicates over the LAN, with no cloud relay or external server involved.

How to Use Proxee

Install the Mac app, launch it from the menu bar, and point it at the port where your local web server is running. Then scan the QR code with your iPhone and approve the pairing request.

After pairing, open the proxied site on the iPhone and use it like a live mobile preview while you work on your Mac. If needed, use the companion app for longer sessions so the phone stays awake and the session remains available.

Use Cases

• Checking responsive layouts on a real iPhone while editing a local site on a Mac.
• Verifying scroll behavior, page navigation, and reload behavior during active development.
• Testing local login or browser-based OAuth flows across paired devices.
• Reviewing theme changes and other UI state changes without repeatedly switching devices or rebuilding workflows.
• Working on a framework-based local dev server where the developer wants mobile preview without adding integration code.

FAQ

• Is Proxee for iOS app development? No. The site says it is for web developers previewing a locally running web dev server on an iPhone.

• Does it require project changes or adapters? No. The product is described as framework-agnostic and does not require code changes or special adapters.

• Is there a companion app? Yes. A free iOS companion app is mentioned for keeping the iPhone awake and remembering the session.

• Does Proxee work offline or locally? It is described as local-only, with the proxy running on the Mac and traffic staying on the local network.

• Is Android supported? The site says it is optimized for iOS, but can work with other browsers on the same Wi-Fi. The primary polished workflow is built around iPhone.

Alternatives

• Using the built-in browser on a desktop and responsive design tools: useful for quick layout checks, but it does not provide the same real-device mobile preview workflow.
• Remote device testing services: these are aimed at broader device access and cross-device testing, often with cloud-hosted infrastructure rather than a local LAN workflow.
• Traditional tunnel or preview proxy tools: these expose a local site for external access, but may not focus on trusted-device pairing, scroll sync, or the iPhone-centric companion workflow.
• Manual device refresh over the same Wi-Fi: simplest option for ad hoc checks, but it lacks the paired sync and session persistence described for Proxee.