Header Surgeon

Intercept and perform surgical operations on request headers.

Header Surgeon

Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: Bitquark
Users: 105
Rating: 2.50
(8)
Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2012-09-14)
Creation date: 2012-09-14
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 71.18K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Header Surgeon. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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