Overview

Pactester FOR LINUX is a utility specifically designed to test Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) files. These PAC files play a crucial role in helping browsers determine the appropriate proxy for a given URL. Usually, this process involves manual inspection of the PAC file, which can be cumbersome and inefficient. Pactester simplifies this by automating the evaluation process through JavaScript interpreter and Netscape/Mozilla APIs.

Key Features

• Automated evaluation of PAC files for proxy determination


• Utilizes JavaScript interpreter and Netscape/Mozilla APIs


• Capable of handling single URLs or lists of URLs


• Integration with command-line web clients like curl and perl-libwww library

Technical Specifications

• Price: FREE


• Supported Platform: LINUX


• File Format: PAC


• Usage:




• .\/pactester < -p pacfile > < -u url > [-h host] [-c client_ip]


• .\/pactester < -p pacfile > < -f urlslist > [-c client_ip]

Functionality

Pactester reads a PAC file, evaluates it within a JavaScript context, and utilizes the file's logic to determine the correct proxy for a given URL. This ensures accurate and efficient proxy assignment without manual intervention.

Integration with Curl

One of the standout capabilities of Pactester is its seamless integration with curl, a popular command-line tool for transferring data with URL syntax. By leveraging Pactester, users can create a wrapper perl script around curl to identify the proxy for a specific URL and direct curl accordingly.

Enhanced Usability

With Pactester, users can extend the functionality of command-line web clients like curl and perl-libwww library. This allows for a more comprehensive and automated approach to handling proxies in various web environments.