Smart Header

Smart Header

Modify or change http request headers smartly and automatically.

What is Smart Header?
"Smart Header" is a powerful Chrome extension designed to automatically and smartly modify HTTP request headers. It enables users to import, export, and mix configurations, show only the headers that interest them and synchronize their configurations with Chrome Sync. Suitable for both developers and advanced users to use HTTP more effectively. Assistance and support can be found at http://lab.laobubu.net/smartheader.
Stats
Users: 9,000+
Rating: 4.59 (79)
Version: 1.0.0.8 (Last updated: 2016-04-04)
Creation date: 2016-04-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 43.01K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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This is a powerful extension designed to modify HTTP request headers.

  • Automatic rules!
  • Import / export / mix configuration!
  • Show the headers only that you interest.
  • Easy to use.
  • Sync your configuration with Chrome Sync!

Not just a developer tool. Lots of potential amazing ways to use.

Let's drive the headers.

Special Thanks to the coffee providers :)

  • Zhou Huaxiang
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User reviews
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Pros
  • The only extension that could remove a HTTP header
  • Worked to test with altered Referer header
  • Convenient tool and practical for use
Cons
  • Doesn't work despite matching regexp
  • Hasn't been updated since 2016
  • Does not allow Open-ID Connect headers
Most mentioned
  • Regexp match issues
  • Usefulness and convenience of extension
  • Queries on update status
Recent reviews
the only extension that could remove a HTTP header
by Arnie97 Arnie97, 2022-10-15

http://lab.laobubu.net/smartheader doesn't work and hasn't been updated since 2016

Doesn't work (even though regexp matches, or you set custom value directly from extension.
by Alireza Mohamadi Alireza Mohamadi, 2020-06-25
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Safety
Risk impact

Smart Header is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Smart Header if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Smart Header has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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