How do I use Fiddler to listen to the asp.net development server (i.e. cassini)?

Question

I am attempting to debug a (RESTful) WCF app using Fiddler. I run my project via VS IDE - which launches my app in the ASP.NET Development Server aka Cassini. I then lau

Answer 1

Change the url to http://ipv4.fiddler:1066/GeneralService/sections/summary to enable fiddler to listen on localhost

Answer 2

You can use the integrated traffic monitor built into CassiniDev. It can be run stand-alone or as a direct drop-in replacement for VS 2008/2010 development servers.

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Answer 3

One neat trick is just to add a period(.) after the word localhost. No other config neccesary.