Modify Content-Type
What is Modify Content-Type?
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Extension summary
This extension is in beta state, please send feedback on your experiences and wishes!
'Modify Content-Type' allows manipulation of the Content-Type and Content-Disposition HTTP header fields of incoming documents. This may be helpful if you like to force the browser to either show a document inside the browser window or to offer it as a download. It also can be used to override unknown mime types sent by misconfigured servers. Just replace them by f.e. 'application/pdf' or 'application/xml' and Chrome will know how to show the document.
Permissions:
- 'Access your data on all websites': required to get access to the http headers of requested documents.
Updates:
- 0.2 -- added support for multiple rules per URL
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spammy, or outdated.- Works as expected for many users.
- Very useful for modifying content types, especially for PDFs and images.
- Allows users to view content inline instead of downloading.
- Effective in fixing issues with certain web applications.
- Minimal configuration once user understands regex.
- Limited documentation makes it challenging for beginners.
- Requires knowledge of regex and escaping characters.
- Not supported by the latest version of Chrome (version 72).
- Some users experienced issues with specific content types (e.g., embed tags).
- Doesn't work for all users, leading to frustration.
- Works as expected
- Very useful
- Need for better documentation
- Issues with version 72 support
- Regex knowledge required
Recent reviews
Joel Mora, 2024-05-31 
Joachim Lous, 2024-05-31 
Helmut Karlowski, 2023-08-21Extension safety
Risk impact
Modify Content-Type requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Modify Content-Type has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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