Former2 Helper

Helps avoid CORS issues with former2.com
What is Former2 Helper?
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.

Extension stats

By: Ian Mckay
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.83 (6)
Version: 1.66 (Last updated: 2023-12-15)
Creation date: 2020-06-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
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

Other platforms

Former2 Helper (v1.65)
5.00 (2) 785
Former2 Helper (v1.66)
5.00 (1) 2,561+
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Extension summary

Calls to the AWS service API endpoints are made either directly with the JavaScript SDK or via the browser extension (which also hits endpoints directly). Recording data is kept entirely in memory or on local disk and is never sent over the internet or anywhere else. You should take care to remove any sensitive data (passwords etc.) when sharing your generated code/templates with others.

User reviews

One the best tools , thanks for creating this.

This is brilliant Ian! Loved it <3
by Bassel al annan, 2022-01-06

Just what i need
by Michaël Silvestre, 2020-10-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Former2 Helper 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 Former2 Helper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Former2 Helper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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