Proxee

Key Features

• •Live Reload & Scroll Sync: Proxee injects a client script to automatically reload the iPhone preview on file changes and synchronize scroll position and navigation. This creates a seamless feedback loop, allowing developers to instantly verify mobile UI adjustments without manual refreshing.
• •Native iPhone Companion App: A free App Store app that keeps the iPhone screen awake during long debugging sessions and remembers the Proxee session for quick reconnection. It pairs via QR code and is essential for uninterrupted mobile testing.
• •Zero-Code Setup: Proxee works with any web framework (Next.js, React, Astro, Vite, etc.) without requiring adapters or project changes. It proxies the dev server at the HTTP layer, making it compatible with a wide range of local development environments.
• •Trusted Device Pairing: After scanning a QR code and approving pairing on the iPhone, the device is securely remembered. Unpaired access is blocked, ensuring only authorized devices can view the localhost preview over the LAN.
• •macOS Menu Bar App: Proxee runs as a lightweight menu bar utility on macOS 14+. It provides quick access to select the dev server port, generate the QR pairing code, and manage trusted devices, all without leaving the development flow.
• •Theme and State Sync: Beyond reloads and scroll, Proxee syncs theme changes and navigation state across paired devices. This ensures that multi-state interfaces (e.g., dark vs. light mode) are consistently previewed on mobile.

Use Cases

• •Responsive Layout Testing: A developer building a landing page with complex CSS grids can use Proxee to preview each breakpoint on an actual iPhone. Live reload ensures every style change is reflected immediately, catching overflow or alignment issues early.
• •Interactive Element Debugging: When working with touch-specific interactions like dropdowns, modals, or swipe gestures, Proxee allows the developer to interact with these elements on a real phone. Scroll sync keeps both screens at the same point, making it easy to compare behavior.
• •OAuth and Login Flow Testing: Developers implementing OAuth or local login can use Proxee to test the entire flow on mobile. The tool supports local redirects and allows adding the proxy callback URL to OAuth provider allowlists, ensuring authentication works before deployment.
• •Long Mobile Debugging Sessions: Using the free iOS companion app, a developer can spend hours refining a mobile layout without the screen locking. The app remembers the session, so if the developer needs to step away, they can pick up right where they left off.
• •Framework-Agnostic Preview: A developer using Vite for a small prototype can point Proxee to the dev server and instantly preview the result on their iPhone. No framework-specific configuration is needed, making it ideal for quick experiments and proofs of concept.

Who is this for?

Proxee is designed for web developers and frontend engineers who use macOS (version 14 or later, on Apple Silicon or Intel) and need to preview locally running web projects on an iPhone. It is especially valuable for those building responsive or mobile-first websites with frameworks like Next.js, React, Astro, or Vite. Full-stack developers testing OAuth flows or interactive mobile UI components will benefit from the seamless sync and free companion app. The tool is also suitable for designers who want to verify their responsive designs on a real device without leaving the development environment.