Header Editor
Manage browser's requests, include modify the request headers and response headers, redirect requests, cancel requests
What is Header Editor?
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Summary
Modify the request, include request headers, response headers, redirect requests, and cancel requests. If this extension does not have the language you want, you can help us translate this extension on Transifex: https://www.transifex.com/sytec/header-editor/ You can aslo import rules from Redirector: http://redirector.team.firefoxcn.net/
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Pros
- Works without spam and ads; open source
- Able to modify headers and block requests
- Functionalities for redirecting requests and modifying user-agents
Cons
- Features not working as expected like overwriting body response or editing response headers, especially on non-Firefox browsers
- Unintuitive user interface and not user-friendly for quick tasks
- Problems with the extension becoming nonfunctional or failing occasionally
Most mentioned
- Ability to change headers and block/redirect requests
- Issues with specific features not working as intended
- Difference in extension capabilities between Chrome and Firefox
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Safety
Risk impact
Header Editor is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Header Editor if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Header Editor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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