# HTTP request maker

> Displays a sidebar that lets you to forge HTTP requests. Press Ctrl+Shift+Y to show the sidebar and make your own HTTP request. You can choose the method GET, HEAD, POST, OPTIONS, PUT DELETE and the body data to send. Response in the main window.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/http-request-maker?hl=es](https://chrome-stats.com/d/http-request-maker?hl=es)

## Overview

- **ID:** `http-request-maker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** stefano
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 2,312
- **Weekly downloads:** 19
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2019-07-18
- **First published:** 2018-02-15
- **Size:** 51 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/http-request-maker/)

## Description

HTTP Request Maker is a handy Chrome extension that provides a convenient sidebar for crafting HTTP requests directly within your browser. Activated via the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Y, it allows users to select HTTP methods such as GET, HEAD, POST, OPTIONS, PUT, and DELETE. You can input custom body data to send with your requests and view the responses seamlessly within the main browser window.

Ideal for developers and testers, this extension simplifies the process of simulating and inspecting HTTP requests without needing external tools. Its streamlined interface enhances productivity by integrating request making right into your browsing session.

## Rankings

- #2,013 — Overall
- #215 — Web Development
- #367 — Privacy & Security
- #2 — request
- #76 — marker
- #86 — take

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*/*`
- `<all_urls>`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find the HTTP request maker add-on flexible and effective for testing HTTP requests and JSON communication. However, multiple users report issues with unclear or non-functional submit/run mechanisms and conflicts with the default shortcut key, which overlaps with Firefox's downloads shortcut. Additionally, the add-on automatically follows redirects without an option to disable this, and error responses are not displayed comprehensively, complicating debugging efforts. Overall, while functional, usability and interface improvements are desired.

### Pros

- Flexible and works well for testing JSON communication.
- Displays results in a separate tab and allows setting headers in the sidebar.
- Works flawlessly according to multiple users.
- Good for debugging HTTP requests and responses.

### Cons

- Submit button or functionality to run requests is unclear or not working properly for some users.
- Default shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Y) conflicts with Firefox's downloads shortcut, making it hard to reopen or access the add-on.
- Automatically follows redirects without option to disable, which some users dislike.
- Response handling is problematic: error responses (non-200 codes) do not show full details easily, requiring extra steps.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/http-request-maker?hl=es)