Former2 Helper

Helps avoid CORS issues with former2.com

Former2 Helper: A Chrome Extension to Help Avoid CORS Issues

Former2 Helper is a powerful tool that helps users to avoid CORS related issues when making calls to the AWS service API endpoints through former2.com. The extension ensures that all recorded data is kept either in memory or on local disk, providing an extra layer of security as no data is sent over the internet. Use Former2 Helper to make your AWS API calls more efficient and secure.
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Manifest V3
By: Ian Mckay
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.86
(7)
Version: 1.66 (Last updated: 2023-12-15)
Creation date: 2020-06-17
Host permissions:
  • https://*.aws.amazon.com/*
  • https://*.amazonaws.com/*
  • https://*.amazonaws.com.cn/*
  • https://developer.amazon.com/*
  • http://localhost:4566/*
  • http://*.localhost:4566/*
Size: 1.68M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 8,898 ▲ 61
Other rankings
#22536 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 607

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Former2 Helper (v1.65)
758 5.00 (3)
Former2 Helper (v1.66)
2,498+ 5.00 (1)

User reviews

Works great. Would recommend for anyone using Cloud Formation.
by Tom Brown, 2025-02-11
One the best tools , thanks for creating this.
by Alireza Aghamohammadi, 2023-12-01
This is brilliant Ian! Loved it <3
by Bassel al annan, 2022-01-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Former2 Helper requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: amazon.com, amazonaws.com, com.cn, localhost, *.localhost
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Former2 Helper. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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