Header Surgeon

Intercept and perform surgical operations on request headers.

Header Surgeon

Extension stats

By: Bitquark
Users: 105
Rating: 2.50
(8)
Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2012-09-14)
Creation date: 2012-09-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 71.18K

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Extension summary

New! A unique extension which allows you to intercept requests and modify headers on-the-fly.

Once activated with a click of the icon, any requests will be interrupted and the headers will be displayed as editable text. When you've edited the headers you can send the request with the new headers.

Even XHR requests are intercepted, making this extension particularly suited to penetration testing. You can even edit cookies as they pass through.

☛ Header Surgeon is designed for web application and security testing rather than making permanent changes to headers; there are other extensions better suited to this task :-)

This extension is currently in beta testing, so please keep this in mind. Please direct any feedback to the "Send Feedback" page under the "Details" tab rather than the reviews section!

Features in the works:

★ Option to make changes to the headers persistent across requests. ★ Super secret awesomeness. ★ Suggestions?

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User reviews

doesn't work
by A Google user, 2017-11-15

I couldn't get it to run. Every time I clicked the icon to enable it it just brought up the options menu.
by Gaz Thomas, 2014-06-24

Finally what I was looking for. Easy to use on-the-fly header edit.
by D W, 2013-05-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Header Surgeon requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Header Surgeon may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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