Asset Swapper

Asset Swapper

Extension allows to redirect any http request to any destination. Useful for debugging or blocking certain scripts.

Asset Swapper
What is Asset Swapper?
'Asset Swapper' is a Chrome extension that aids developers in redirecting any HTTP requests to any destination. It provides the facility to swap asset files or URLs on any website. This tool becomes highly useful when there's a need to debug a site and insert an unminified JavaScript version. The extension also provides icons for better visualization of the asset type being redirected. It supports wildcard (*) utility to replace elements such as file hashes, ensuring facility remains up to date with new build runs.
Merlin
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By: Unknown
Users: 707 ▲ 10
Rating: 3.00 (2)
Version: 1.1.4 (Last updated: 2018-07-04)
Creation date: 2018-07-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 41.26K
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Summary

A chrome extension that allows you to swap asset files or urls on any website. Useful for example when you need to debug a site and want to inject an unminified version of JavaScript.

Icons are shown to visualize what type of asset you're redirecting.

You can use wildcards(*) to replace e.g. file hashes so you don't have to update it everytime a new build is run.

https://github.com/MarkLyck/asset-swapper-chrome-extension

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by Tony Bayart Tony Bayart, 2023-09-19

best redirector extension I've seen so far. The other ones are either buggy, or takes you to a separate page which is annoying when you're just trying to debug.
by Mark Lyck Mark Lyck, 2018-05-06
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Safety
Risk impact

Asset Swapper 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 Asset Swapper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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