simple-modify-headers
Simple Modify headers
Simple Modify Headers: Chrome Extension to Edit HTTP 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.
Extension stats
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- storage
- declarativeNetRequest
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 147.46K
Email: di*****@gmail.com
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Extension 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
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- It works as described and is simple to use.
- Open source and free.
- Convenient and functional extension.
- Ideal replacement for other header modification tools.
Cons
- Breaks YouTube functionality.
- Issues with adding headers on redirect requests.
- Lacks a functional popup for switching headers.
- No ability to create multiple rules profiles.
Most mentioned
- It works as described.
- Open source.
- Breaks YouTube.
- Needs better header switching functionality.
User reviews
add resource type feature also
by 
Pilot Man, 2024-10-29
Pilot Man, 2024-10-29it works! and free. thanks!
by 
Sergii Stef., 2024-10-29
Sergii Stef., 2024-10-29The results were precisely what I needed for my testing purposes.
by 
Felipe Esteves, 2024-10-24
Felipe Esteves, 2024-10-24Extension 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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