Former2 Helper Firefox

Former2 Helper

Helps avoid CORS issues with AWS API endpoints for former2.com

Features & Capabilities

Former2 Helper is a Chrome extension designed to help developers avoid CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) issues when interacting with AWS service API endpoints through former2.com. The extension facilitates smooth API calls by managing requests either directly with the AWS JavaScript SDK or via the extension itself, all while ensuring requests go directly to AWS endpoints.

All recorded data is stored locally—in memory or on disk—and never transmitted over the internet, preserving your privacy and security. Users are advised to remove any sensitive information, such as passwords, when sharing generated code or templates. This tool streamlines working with AWS APIs for developers using former2.com by resolving common cross-origin complications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
Ian Mckay
Daily users:
562 -8
Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
1.67 Last updated: 2026-02-26
Version code:
6162919
Creation date:
2019-04-08
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • https://*.aws.amazon.com/*
  • https://*.amazonaws.com/*
  • https://*.amazonaws.com.cn/*
  • https://developer.amazon.com/*
  • http://localhost:4566/*
  • http://*.localhost:4566/*
Content scripts matches:
  • former2.com
  • *.former2.com
  • 127.0.0.1
  • localhost
Size:
1.72MB
Email:
fi*****@ianmckay.com.au
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-06
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Chrome
Former2 Helper (v1.67)
10,000 4.86 (7)
Edge
Former2 Helper (v1.67)
2,487 5.00 (1)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Ian Mckay
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/former2-helper/
Email:
fi*****@ianmckay.com.au
Website:
https://former2.com

Permission Change History

2023-10-07: Version 1.63 → 1.64
Add Permissions: http://localhost:4566/* http://*.localhost:4566/*

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Is Former2 Helper Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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, former2.com, 0.1
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Former2 Helper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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