simple-modify-headers
Simple Modify headers
What is simple-modify-headers?
Simple Modify Headers is a Chrome extension that enables users to rewrite HTTP request or response headers based on a rules table. You can add, modify or delete header fields, and selectively apply modifications to specific URLs. This extension supports exporting and importing of configuration files in JSON format. Requires specific permissions for changing headers, showing configuration screen, and storing settings.
Stats
By:
didierfred
Users:
10,000+
Rating:
4.50
(12)
Creation date:
2019-09-17
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
142.34K
Email:
di*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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Summary
The extension rewrite the headers based on a rules table.
It's possible to:
add , modify or delete header field for HTTP(S) request or response
export the configuration in a file (json format)
import the configuration from a file
choose urls on which the modifications applies
In order to work, the following extension permissions are needed :
storage : needed to store the configuration
activeTab, tabs : needed to show the configuration screen in the browser tab.
webRequest,webRequestBlocking,<all_urls> : needed to modify the headers
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works as described
- Convenient and functional
- Open source
- Very useful
Cons
- Breaks YouTube
- Lacks functional popup for switching headers
- Issues with adding headers on redirect requests
Most mentioned
- Works as described
- Breaks YouTube
- Lacks functional popup for switching headers
- Convenient and functional
- Open source
Recent reviews
good
This now breaks YouTube.
Safety
Risk impact
simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
simple-modify-headers has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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