simple-modify-headers

Simple Modify headers
What is simple-modify-headers?
"Simple Modify Headers" is a versatile add-on for the Edge browser that allows users to add, modify or delete header fields for HTTP(S) request or response. It enables export and import of configurations in JSON format, and also allows users to select specific URLs for header modification. The add-on needs several permissions like storage, activeTab, tabs, webRequest, webRequestBlocking, and <all_urls> for optimal functioning.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,465 ▲ 31
Version: 1.8.1 (Last updated: 2022-03-15)
Creation date: 2022-03-13
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
Size: 105.22K

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# 4018 ▲ 6
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simple-modify-headers (v1.9.0)
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Add-on summary

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The extension rewrite the headers based on a rules table.

It's possible to:

add , modify or delete header field for HTTP(S) request or response
export the configuration in a file (json format)
import the configuration from a file 
choose urls on which the modifications applies

In order to work, the following extension permissions are needed :

storage : needed to store the configuration 
activeTab, tabs : needed to show the configuration screen in the browser tab.
webRequest,webRequestBlocking,<all_urls> : needed to modify the headers
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

simple-modify-headers requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

simple-modify-headers has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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