Web development is constantly evolving, with new
tools
and
utilities
being introduced regularly to facilitate the process. Among them,
Chrome
extensions
have emerged as a crucial part of this ecosystem. Today, we're going to dive into the world of
Chrome extension development tools
by looking at one of the
top chrome extensions
– 'Modify Header Value (HTTP Headers)'.
'Modify Header Value (HTTP Headers)' is a
Chrome extension
that enables users to add, modify, or remove an HTTP-request-header for all requests on a desired website or URL. This tool is an asset for any app developer, website designer, or anyone wanting to test a particular header for a request on a website.
Why 'Modify Header Value' Stands Out
This Chrome extension is particularly handy because it allows users to:
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Easily add, modify, or remove a header for any request on desired domains
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Access
a complete list of HTTP headers
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Use a user-friendly interface to quickly switch the Add-on ON or OFF
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Adjust several options for each header item
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Activate or deactivate several header items separately
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Learn how to add a custom header through an example in the options page
With a 3.29 out of 5 rating, 'Modify Header Value' has received mixed reviews from users. Some users, like Marcos Roehe, have found it highly effective and faster than comparable tools like Requestly. Others, like Gernot Goetz, have pointed out its limitations, such as only working with GET requests and not modifying the header of POST requests.
Conclusion
Every tool has its strengths and weaknesses, and 'Modify Header Value' is no exception. However, its benefits seem to outweigh its shortcomings, making it a top choice for those involved in Chrome extension development.
Remember, the effectiveness of a tool greatly depends on your needs. So, take the time to explore these browser tools and extensions, and choose the ones that best align with your development needs. Happy developing!
11 Reviews For This Extension
Used this for debugging OAuth X-Forwarded headers on local setups and works great, very helpful, thanks!
Can double check again after chrome update? Seems to be broken with me.
the URL filter works well, and the UI is easy to understand
Perfectly acceptable application for my use case, works even faster than Requestly from what I've noticed
Worked for me!
I was comparing this with Requestly and liked that it was free, but it doesn't seem to be completely compatible with HTTP/2 protocol. No JS/CSS resources would load from an IIS website I was working on and I kept seeing a "net::ERR_HTTP2_PROTOCOL_ERROR" logged. I disabled this extension and the issue was immediately resolved. I can't use this if it's going to randomly cause errors by preventing Chrome from consistently loading resources.
Seems to work only with GET requests. I lost several hours searching a bug, before I found out, that the header of POST requests are not modified by this plugin.
No backup option...
Everything worked fine, but now it stopped working correctly, sets the title only for the html page, other resources are now unchanged, which is extremely bad :c
It stopped working after the latest update
Useful specific domain selection