simple-modify-headers

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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,168 ▲ 16
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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simple-modify-headers
simple-modify-headers (v1.8.1)
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Summary

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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Safety
Risk impact

simple-modify-headers 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 add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install simple-modify-headers if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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