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Catch Requests When Your Backend Isn't Ready

Accept traffic on day one, even if the backend is missing or unstable.

The problem

Your frontend or a third-party service is already sending requests, but your backend is not built yet, in active development or is down. You need to accept and inspect traffic now, not "after the sprint."

The solution

Inspectr's Catch mode accepts incoming requests even without a live backend. You can validate payloads, explore headers, and design the response shape your service will eventually provide. Teams do not stall; they iterate with real inputs on day one.

Who it helps

  • Frontend devs and QA blocked by unavailable APIs
  • Backend devs designing request and response shapes with real samples
  • Product teams demoing flows before the backend lands

Outcomes

  • Faster UI prototyping and contract alignment
  • Earlier feedback on payloads and auth flows
  • Fewer "it worked on my machine" moments

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