Intercept plug-ins

You can use intercept plug-ins to test applications without requiring a running CICS® server.

There are two intercept plug-ins:
Gateway Intercept plug-in
A Gateway Intercept plug-in intercepts requests before they reach the Gateway. It can be used to test Java™ applications without a running CICS server or Gateway daemon. .
CICS Intercept plug-in
A CICS Intercept plug-in intercepts requests between the Gateway and CICS servers. You can use a CICS Intercept plug-in and tools such as IBM® Rational® Integration Tester to test applications without requiring a running CICS server.
Diagram showing a request flow from Client through the Gateway to CICS and where Gateway intercept and CICS intercept plug-ins intercept the request.