DebugR

Receive debugging information alongside XMLHttpRequests.
What is DebugR?
DebugR is a Chrome extension that allows you to receive debugging information alongside XMLHttpRequests. It enables server-side code to send messages and labels with HTTP headers, which can be captured and displayed in the browser's console or using the debugr.js helper. With DebugR, you can easily track and debug requests made by your web application.

Extension stats

Users: 26 ▼ -7
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2018-05-16)
Creation date: 2018-05-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 681.98K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Server code (example is php, but the extension is language agnostic):

<?php if (isset($_SERVER['HTTP_DEBUGR'])) { // Only send headers when DebugR is enabled // Send a message alongside the request. header('DebugR: '.base64_encode('Hello DebugR')); // Append a unique label to send multiple messages. header('DebugR-my-first-label: '.base64_encode('Moarr information')); } ?>

Client via javascript:

window.addEventListener('message', function (e) { if (e.data.debugR) {

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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