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.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.67 (18)
Version: 1.9.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-10)
Creation date: 2019-09-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 147.46K

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# 9403 ▼ 75
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simple-modify-headers (v1.9.0)
4.67 (27) 4,527+
simple-modify-headers (v1.8.1)
0.00 (0) 1,465+
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Extension summary

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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
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • It works as described.
  • Simple and clear interface.
  • Open source and free.
  • Convenient and functional extension.
  • Ideal replacement for ModHeader.
Cons
  • Breaks YouTube functionality.
  • Does not add headers on redirect requests.
  • Missing a more functional popup.
  • Lacks ability to have multiple data profiles.
Most mentioned
  • It works!
  • Open source.
  • Simple and clear.
Recent reviews
add resource type feature also
by Pilot Man, 2024-10-29
it works! and free. thanks!
by Sergii Stef., 2024-10-29
The results were precisely what I needed for my testing purposes.
by Felipe Esteves, 2024-10-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

simple-modify-headers requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

simple-modify-headers has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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