# Creating clone of a web app

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/creating-clone-of-a-web-app/275960>\
**Category:** Discussion & Solutions\
**Tags:** solved, programming, hacking\
**Created:** [February 21, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/creating-clone-of-a-web-app/275960 "2024-02-21T19:24:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Raj\_Kumar6](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/raj_kumar6/32/132957_2.png) [@Raj\_Kumar6](https://onehack.st/u/Raj_Kumar6)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/creating-clone-of-a-web-app/275960/1 "2024-02-21T19:25:00Z")

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Hi Team,

I want to make a clone of web app. If anyone knows reverse engineering pls help me

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**Author:** ![Aina](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/aina/32/167469_2.png) [@Aina](https://onehack.st/u/Aina)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/creating-clone-of-a-web-app/275960/2 "2025-06-01T17:57:59Z")

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> [@Raj\_Kumar6](#):
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> If anyone knows reverse engineering pls help me

" **Unlock** the **ultimate** method for **cloning** any **modern** web app using **smart** , well-structured techniques that combine **reverse engineering** , **frontend extraction** , and **backend emulation**.

**1️⃣ Analyze the Frontend:**  
Use tools like **[HTTrack](https://www.httrack.com/)** or **wget** to **mirror** a website’s **static assets** (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images). For dynamic-heavy apps, apply **Chrome DevTools** to inspect **network requests** , **AJAX calls** , and **API endpoints**.

**2️⃣ Capture APIs & Backend Behavior:**  
Identify backend logic by tracking **API endpoints** and **payloads** using **Postman** or **Burp Suite**. If the app uses **GraphQL** , tools like **GraphQL Voyager** can map its schema. Use **Charles Proxy** or **Fiddler** for deeper traffic interception, exposing **hidden** backend behaviors.

**3️⃣ Replicate Databases & Server Logic:**  
While copying databases directly is often **impractical** , replicate structure using **ORM tools** like **Prisma** or **SQLAlchemy** by analyzing API response formats. For server logic, frameworks like **Express.js** , **Django** , or **Laravel** can emulate the needed backend by **reconstructing** routes and logic based on observed patterns.

**4️⃣ Bypass Basic Protections:**  
Many web apps have **obfuscation** or **minification**. Use tools like **JavaScript Deobfuscator** or **Source Map Explorer** to untangle compressed code. For **licensed software** protections, apply **Frida** or **Objection** to inspect and bypass runtime checks.

**5️⃣ Sync & Automate Updates:**  
For projects under constant change, combine **site-scraper automation** (e.g., **Puppeteer** , **Selenium** ) with **cron jobs** or **GitHub Actions** to **keep your clone aligned** with the live app.

**Caution:** This method is **for educational purposes** and must respect legal boundaries. Cloning commercial apps without permission may violate intellectual property rights.

By combining these **rarely shared** tools and strategies, developers can **systematically** recreate a working clone of nearly any web app, opening new possibilities for learning, testing, and personal projects."

**TOPIC MARKED AS SOLVED! ✅**